| FORD AEROMAX PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS
Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of FORD AEROMAX recalls and defective parts found
on FORD AEROMAX automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized
to order the FORD AEROMAX manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle
equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design,
structure, body, or performance.
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| Most Recent Recalls For FORD AEROMAX | | Vehicle | Component | Manufacterer | 1998 FORD AEROMAX SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Recall
| | 1998 FORD AEROMAX | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Units affected: 8400 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Date: 2000-10-19 | | Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TANDEM REAR AXLE TRUCKS WITH ABS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS PLUMBED SO THAT COMPLETE AIR RESERVOIR ISOLATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. SOME VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN AIR LINE FROM THE SYSTEM ECU RELAY VALVE MODULE TEE FITTING, INCORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM SUPPLY TANK, RATHER THAN THE SYSTEM AUXILIARY PRIMARY TANK. |  |
| 1997-1998 FORD AEROMAX SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Recall
| | 1997-1998 FORD AEROMAX | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Units affected: 1687 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Date: 1999-03-15 | | Summary: 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." | |
| 1996-1997 FORD AEROMAX SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING Recall
| | 1996-1997 FORD AEROMAX | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING
Units affected: 500 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Date: 1996-10-15 | | Summary: 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." | |
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