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NHTSA recall 96V200000

Service brakes, air › Supply › Low pressure warning › Switch

Ford Aeromax and 1 more

Reported Oct 15, 1996500 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Mar 31, 1995 – Jul 29, 1996

The defect

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."

The risk

This condition can result in slight trailer brake drag and tire scuffing increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Dealers will install a quick release valve in the air pressure release systems.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Aeromax
19961997
Ford Louisville
19961997

Notes

Vehicle description: chassis cab and truck tractors equipped with either standard tractor packages or optional tractor packages other than the unipac tractor package.owner notification:owner notification IS expected to begin december 18, 1996. Note: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 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.