THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ROUTING ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY ALLOW INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE HOSES AND THE
— Recall Campaign #79V204000
THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ROUTING ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY ALLOW INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE HOSES AND THE FRONT TIRES DURING EXTREME TURNING ANGLES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,617 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V204000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
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| Recall date: | September 11, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V204000 |
| Units affected: | 6,617 |
- Description:
- THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ROUTING ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY ALLOW INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE HOSES AND THE FRONT TIRES DURING EXTREME TURNING ANGLES.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- SPECIAL BRAKE HOSE RESTRAINING STRAPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON EACH INVOLVED VEHICLE TO RELOCATE BOTH FRONT HOSES AND ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE HOSE TO TIRE CLEARANCE IS MAINTAINED.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ABRASION RESULTING FROM SUCH INTERFERENCE COULD CAUSEHOSE FAILURE, LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING CAPABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT PROVIDES WARNING OF PARTIAL BRAKE FAILURE.