Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V319000 Reported August 28, 2003

Ford/fmvss 121/air brakes

Q: What is recall 03V319000?

NHTSA recall 03V319000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 28, 2003. It addresses: Ford/fmvss 121/air brakes. The recall affects approximately 97 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ford Motor Company · N/A · 97 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V319000

Manufacturer Campaign

03C04

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 28, 2003

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 03V319000 or campaign 03C04.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V319000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V319000?

NHTSA recall 03V319000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 28, 2003. It addresses: Ford/fmvss 121/air brakes. The recall affects approximately 97 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V319000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03C04. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.