NHTSA Recall 02V024000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 546 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford F-650.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V024000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02S31 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | January 18, 2002 |
| Owner notification | January 31, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
Safety risk
A leak in the primary air circuit or secondary air circuit could result in a reduction or loss of the trailer brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-route the air lines connected to the tractor protection valve. Owner notification began january 31, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186.
Notes
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 02V024000
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.