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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V097📅 Mar 9, 2012

2011 Ford F-650 & 2011 Ford F-750 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-650 and F-750 trucks, manufactured from december 3, 2010, through december 20, 2011, equipped with bendix ATR-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, the bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage CAN lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.

💥 The risk

Unexpected continuous brake application CAN cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application CAN cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.

🔧 The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a bendix ATR-6 traction relay valve kit. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 12, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company at 1-800-392-3673.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V097000
Manufacturer recall #
12S28
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
352
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 12, 2012
Built
Dec 3, 2010 – Dec 20, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Ford’s recall number is 12S28.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V097 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V097?

2011 Ford F-650 & 2011 Ford F-750. 352 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.