Low pressure warning: switchRecall 89V-101 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V-101 covers 9,198 Ford vehicles for a low pressure warning: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V101000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SWITCHES MAY NOT ACTUATE THE SERVICE RESERVOIR LOW PRESSURE WARNING BUZZERS AND LIGHTS AT PRESSURES BELOW 60 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DRIVER WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF AIR BRAKE SYSTEM LOW PRESSURE AND LOSS OF BRAKE COULD BE EXPERIENCED WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix
REPLACE LOW PRESSURE SWITCHES.
SYSTEM:AIR BRAKE SYSTEM RESERVOIR LOW PRESSURE BUZZER AND LIGHT SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1985 to February 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.