The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 03V-319 (03V319000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 03C04 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Service brakes, air |
| Report date | August 28, 2003 |
| Owners notified | September 12, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 97 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 03V-319 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 97 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.