Transport CanadaCritical
1989 FORD L SERIESTransport Canada Recall #1990097
The official notice
Defect
1989-90 "L-SERIES" TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CABS. PRESSURE LOSS IN THE AIR BRAKE PRIMARY SERVICE RESERVOIR COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF PRESSURE IN THE SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR AIR PRESSURE CHECK VALVE. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE REAR SPRING BRAKES WOULD APPLY IF THE PRIMARY SERVICE RESERVOIR PRESSURE DROPPED BELOW 60 P.S.I.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
REVISED DESIGN SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE COMPONENTS WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
3,103 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 90S11Updated June 10, 2026