Vehicle recall 96V200000 · October 15, 1996
Ford Aeromax and Louisville
The air brake system was manufactured having air brake pressure release times of approximately 1.5 seconds.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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."
- Consequence
- This condition can result in slight trailer brake drag and tire scuffing increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a quick release valve in the air pressure release systems.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: chassis cab and truck tractors equipped with either standard tractor packages or optional tractor packages other than the unipac tractor package.owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin December 18, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V200000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 1996
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 4, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 500
- 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 Aeromax (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Ford Louisville (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
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