Ford Recalls 2011 F-650 and F-750 Trucks for Brake Valve Defect
Ford is recalling 2011 F-650 and F-750 trucks because a brake valve may leak in cold weather, causing continuous braking and potential fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to loss of vehicle control, increased crash risk, and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2011 model year F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured between December 3, 2010, and December 20, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with Bendix ATR-6 anti-lock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these valves may develop internal leakage, which can deliver air pressure to the primary or secondary brakes, causing continuous brake application.
The continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. It can also cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to provide proper warning to other drivers.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a Bendix ATR-6 traction relay valve kit free of charge. The safety recall began on April 12, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company at 1-800-392-3673 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD F-650, F-750
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 352
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- F-650
- F-750
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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