NHTSA Recall 03V319000: Service brakes, air
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 97 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford F-650 SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V319000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03C04 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | August 28, 2003 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain medium duty chassis cabs fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines may be misrouted between the primary and secondary reservoir tanks of the air brake system.
Safety risk
If the air brake lines are misrouted, and the air brake system experiences a loss of air from the primary air tank, the vehicle will not have service air bake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will inspect the air brake line routing and if necessary, repair the vehicle. Owner notification began on september 12, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186.
Notes
Also, customers can 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 03V319000
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.