Recall 99V-050
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1997 to 1998 Ford Aeromax and 1 other model: Service brakes, air.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-050
- Reported
- March 15, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 1,687 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with optional wabco air dryer. The air brake system was plumbed so that the systems did not provide air reservoir isolation. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
The risk
The air brake reservoir pressure could be depleted, activating the emergency spring brake. With the emergency spring brake deployed, the vehicle would stop and could not be moved until the brake air system was repaired.
The fix
Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began may 5, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Aeromax 1997 to 1998
- Ford Louisville 1997 to 1998