1989 FORD L9000 RECALL - #90V121000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1989 FORD L9000 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1989 - 1/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
6/26/1990 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
8/20/1990 |
| # Affected |
15,260 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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 action |
INSTALL REVISED DESIGN SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE COMPONENTS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: AIR PRESSURE CHECK VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CABS. |
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