Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19890301
End Date Of Manufacturing
19900101
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
15260
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19900820
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date
19900625
Record Creation Date
19900626
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR AIR CHECK VALVES MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY DUE TO A MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN A CIRCULAR BRASS GUIDE AND THE WALL OF A CYLINDRICAL FERRULE IN WHICH THE BRASS GUIDE IS INTENDED TO MOVE FREELY.
Consequence Summary
IN THE EVENT OF PRESSURE LOSS IN THE SUPPLY RESERVOIR,A DEFECTIVE CHECK VALVE WOULD ALLOW PRESSURE EQUALIZATION BETWEEN PRIMARY ANDSECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIRS, PRESENTING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OR ABSENCE OFFRONT BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Summary
INSTALL REVISED DESIGN SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE COMPONENTS.
Recall Notes
SYSTEM: AIR PRESSURE CHECK VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CABS.