NHTSA recall 96V-200 (96V200000)

service brakes, air recall reported October 15, 1996 - about 500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V200000
Also written as: 96V-200
Reported: October 15, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~500
Component: service brakes, air

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN SLIGHT TRAILER BRAKE DRAG AND TIRE SCUFFING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE AIR PRESSURE RELEASE SYSTEMS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-200 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Louisville - 1997

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