A GAP BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR ADAPTER
— Recall Campaign #93E029006
A GAP BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR ADAPTER, CAUSED BY AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION OF THE ADAPTER, RESULTS IN BRAKE FLUID LOSS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 40 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93E029006
| Manufacturer: | ELDORADO TIRE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 17, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93E029006 |
| Units affected: | 40 |
- Description:
- A GAP BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR ADAPTER, CAUSED BY AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION OF THE ADAPTER, RESULTS IN BRAKE FLUID LOSS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
- Consequeces:
- BRAKE FLUID LOSS RESULTS IN LOSS OF PRESSURE CAUSINGPARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION ADAPTERS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALLIEDSIGNAL INC. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS SUPPLIEDTO OEM'S OF SCHOOL BUS, MOTOR HOME, AND SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS.NOTE: ALLIEDSIGNAL INITIATED THIS CAMPAIGN.IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS EXCHANGING THE FLUID RESERVOIR ADAPTERS, PLEASE CONTACTELDORADO NATIONAL SERVICE AT 1-714-628-5580. ALSO, PLEASE CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.