NHTSA Recall 96V200000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V200000; Date: Oct. 15, 1996
This condition can result in slight trailer brake drag and tire scuffing increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Ford Aeromax; 1997 Ford Aeromax; 1996 Ford Louisville; 1997 Ford Louisville
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:low Pressure Warning
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 500
Recall Summary:
The air brake system was manufactured having air brake pressure release times of approximately 1. 5 seconds. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a quick release valve in the air pressure release systems.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: chassis cab and truck tractors equipped with either standard tractor packages or optional tractor packages other than the unipac tractor package. Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin December 18, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 4, 1996
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