Vehicle recall 89V101000 · June 19, 1989
Ford CF6000, CF7000 and 1 more model
Switches may not actuate the service reservoir low pressure warning buzzers and lights at pressures below 60 pounds per square inch.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Switches may not actuate the service reservoir low pressure warning buzzers and lights at pressures below 60 pounds per square inch. Consequence of defect: driver would not be warned of air brake system low pressure and loss of brake could be experienced without warning.
- Remedy
- Replace low pressure switches.
- Notes
- System:air brake system reservoir low pressure buzzer and light switch.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V101000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 1989
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- August 8, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,198
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Low pressure warning › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford CF6000 (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986
- Ford CF7000 (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986
- Ford CF8000 (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986
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