NHTSA Recall 02V024000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V024000; Date: Jan. 18, 2002
A leak in the primary air circuit or secondary air circuit could result in a reduction or loss of the trailer brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Ford F-650; 2001 Ford F-650; 2002 Ford F-650; 2000 Ford F750; 2001 Ford F750; 2002 Ford F750
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 546
Recall Summary:
Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems. " the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
How to Fix:
Dealers will re-route the air lines connected to the tractor protection valve. Owner notification began January 31, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-248-0186.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 31, 2002
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