NHTSA Recall 97V150000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V150000; Date: Sep. 9, 1997
Rapid release of the compressed air can cause damage to the cab floor or surrounding components and could result in personal injury. Loss of pressure from the primary reservoir would also result in loss of air supply to the front brakes increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Ford L Series
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 575
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The air brake reservoir assemblies have poor weld fusion at the welded seams in the reservoirs. This could result in reputure of the seam and subsequent release of the compressed air.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the primary and secondary air brake reservoirs.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin October 13, 1997. 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: Oct 13, 1997
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