FORD F-650 SD 2004: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V319000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-650 SD | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-09-12 | 2003-08-28 | 2003-08-29 |
Production Dates: 2002-11-29 - 2003-07-22
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03C04
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 97
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CABS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR BRAKE LINES MAY BE MISROUTED BETWEEN THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESERVOIR TANKS OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
IF THE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE MISROUTED, AND THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM EXPERIENCES A LOSS OF AIR FROM THE PRIMARY AIR TANK, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT HAVE SERVICE AIR BAKE FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
FORD WILL INSPECT THE AIR BRAKE LINE ROUTING AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
