NHTSA recall 99V-050 (99V050000)

service brakes, air recall reported March 15, 1999 - about 1,687 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V050000
Also written as: 99V-050
Manufacturer number: 99S05
Reported: March 15, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~1,687
Component: service brakes, air

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AIR LINE PLUMBING TO INSTALL A CHECK VALVE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-050 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Louisville - 1997

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