Ford F-650, F-750: Brakes

Affects Ford F-650, F-750 · 2000–2002 — about 6 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted. A leak in the primary air circuit or secondary air circuit could result in a reduction, or loss of the trailer brake effectiveness as a result, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will re-route the airlines connected to the tractor protection valve.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational