NHTSA Campaign 95E003008
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Jun 13, 1995 · 3,500 vehicles affected
What's wrong
AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVERPRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.
Consequence
IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGE CAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | CF7000 | 1993 | 3,500 |
| FORD | CF7000 | 1994 | 3,500 |
| FORD | CF7000 | 1995 | 3,500 |
| FORD | CF8000 | 1993 | 3,500 |
| FORD | CF8000 | 1994 | 3,500 |
| FORD | CF8000 | 1995 | 3,500 |
| FORD | F700 | 1993 | 3,500 |
| FORD | F700 | 1994 | 3,500 |
| FORD | F700 | 1995 | 3,500 |
| FORD | F800 | 1993 | 3,500 |
| FORD | F800 | 1994 | 3,500 |
| FORD | F800 | 1995 | 3,500 |
| FORD | F900 | 1993 | 3,500 |
| FORD | F900 | 1994 | 3,500 |
| FORD | F900 | 1995 | 3,500 |
| FORD | L8000 | 1993 | 3,500 |
| FORD | L8000 | 1994 | 3,500 |
| FORD | L8000 | 1995 | 3,500 |
| FORD | L9000 | 1993 | 3,500 |
| FORD | L9000 | 1994 | 3,500 |
| FORD | L9000 | 1995 | 3,500 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95E003008 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.