Recall 97V-150
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1994 Ford L Series: Service brakes, air (supply, reservoir/tank).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-150
- Reported
- September 9, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 575 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the primary and secondary air brake reservoirs.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford L Series 1994