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NHTSARecalled Oct 15, 1996 · #96V200000

FORD/FMVSS 121, AIR BRAKES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
FORD/FMVSS 121, AIR BRAKES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice