NHTSA Recall 90V121000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V121000; Date: Jun. 25, 1990
In the event of pressure loss in the supply reservoir,a defective check valve would allow pressure equalization between primary andsecondary service reservoirs, presenting the potential for loss or absence offront braking ability, which could cause loss of control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Ford L8000; 1990 Ford L8000; 1989 Ford L9000; 1990 Ford L9000; 1989 Ford LA9000; 1990 Ford LA9000; 1989 Ford LL9000; 1990 Ford LL9000; 1989 Ford LN7000; 1990 Ford LN7000; 1989 Ford LN8000; 1990 Ford LN8000; 1989 Ford LN9000; 1990 Ford LN9000; 1989 Ford LNT8000; 1990 Ford LNT8000; 1989 Ford LNT9000; 1990 Ford LNT9000; 1989 Ford LS8000; 1990 Ford LS8000; 1989 Ford LS9000; 1990 Ford LS9000; 1989 Ford LT8000; 1990 Ford LT8000; 1989 Ford LT9000; 1990 Ford LT9000; 1989 Ford LTA9000; 1990 Ford LTA9000; 1989 Ford LTL9000; 1990 Ford LTL9000; 1989 Ford LTS8000; 1990 Ford LTS8000; 1989 Ford LTS9000; 1990 Ford LTS9000
Component: Service Brakes, Air:controls
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 15,260
Recall Summary:
Secondary service reservoir air check valves may not seat properly due to a mechanical interference condition between a circular brass guide and the wall of a cylindrical ferrule in which the brass guide is intended to move freely.
How to Fix:
Install revised design secondary service reservoir check valve components.
Recall Notes:
System: air pressure check valves. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and chassis cabs.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 20, 1990
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