NHTSA Campaign 96V200000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Oct 15, 1996 · 500 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN SLIGHT TRAILER BRAKE DRAG AND TIRE SCUFFING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE AIR PRESSURE RELEASE SYSTEMS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | AEROMAX | 1996 | 500 |
| FORD | AEROMAX | 1997 | 500 |
| FORD | LOUISVILLE | 1996 | 500 |
| FORD | LOUISVILLE | 1997 | 500 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V200000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.