Contacts
Ford campaign no 147. Bus chassis and trucks. Possibility that trucksequipped with air brakes may have been inadvertently built with an air supplyline from the foot treadle valve to the air supply tank that could becomedisconnected. Should this occur, the air supply tank pressure would beexhausted and the service brake system could not be activated. (Correct byinspecting and installing inserts where missing and tighten tube nuts tospecification).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V237000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.