NHTSA Recall 00V335000: Service brakes, air
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,400 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Aeromax.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V335000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S34 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | October 19, 2000 |
| Owner notification | February 16, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A leakage or failure can cause a pressure loss in the secondary tank resulting in the draining of the primary tank also, and thus a complete loss of vehicle system air pressure, diminishing brake effectiveness, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle has the incorrectly routed air line. Those with the condition will be correctly plumbed and the air brake system tested to verify proper reservoir isolation.
Notes
Owner notification began february 16, 2001.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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V335000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.