1998 Ford Aeromax and Ford Louisville recall: service brakes, air
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 19, 2000. It covers about 8,400 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,400
- reported
- Oct 19, 2000
- owners notified
- Feb 16, 2001
- related complaints
- 1
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: medium duty tandem rear axle trucks with ABS. These vehicles fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake system was plumbed so that complete air reservoir isolation was not provided. Some vehicles were built with an air line from the system ecu relay valve module tee fitting, incorrectly connected to the system supply tank, rather than the system auxiliary primary tank.
- Risk
- A leakage or failure can cause a pressure loss in the secondary tank resulting in the draining of the primary tank also, and thus a complete loss of vehicle system air pressure, diminishing brake effectiveness, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle has the incorrectly routed air line. Those with the condition will be correctly plumbed and the air brake system tested to verify proper reservoir isolation.
Recall number 00V335000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Aeromax 1998 1998
- Ford Louisville 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 00V335000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Ford Aeromax and Ford Louisville service brakes, air?
Yes. Recall 00V335000, reported on October 19, 2000, covers about 8,400 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V335000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle has the incorrectly routed air line. Those with the condition will be correctly plumbed and the air brake system tested to verify proper reservoir isolation.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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