THE ABSENCE OF A FASTENER MAY ALLOW A FLEXIBLE RUBBER BRAKE HOSE TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST
— Recall Campaign #82V003000
THE ABSENCE OF A FASTENER MAY ALLOW A FLEXIBLE RUBBER BRAKE HOSE TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE RUBBER HOSE MAY MELT AND CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKING POWER TO THE REAR AXLES OF THE VEHICLES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 414 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
82V003000
| Manufacturer: | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. |
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| Recall date: | January 13, 1982 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 82V003000 |
| Units affected: | 414 |
- Description:
- THE ABSENCE OF A FASTENER MAY ALLOW A FLEXIBLE RUBBER BRAKE HOSE TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE RUBBER HOSE MAY MELT AND CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKING POWER TO THE REAR AXLES OF THE VEHICLES.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE FLEXIBLE RUBBER HOSE AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE BRAKE LINE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINES, FITTINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD RESULT AND ANACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: THE MOTORHOME SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED ANDTHE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS MADE.