FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD
— Recall Campaign #84V032000
FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS CAN PERMIT BRAKE LINES TO MELT AND RUPTURE, CAUSING A REDUCTION IN AIR PRESSURE TO BRAKE CHAMBERS UPON BRAKE APPLICATION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,163 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
84V032000
| Manufacturer: | WESTERN PRODUCTS |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 22, 1984 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 84V032000 |
| Units affected: | 1,163 |
- Description:
- FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS CAN PERMIT BRAKE LINES TO MELT AND RUPTURE, CAUSING A REDUCTION IN AIR PRESSURE TO BRAKE CHAMBERS UPON BRAKE APPLICATION.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES WILL BE REPLACED, EMPLOYING NEW ROUTING AND HEAT RESISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MACH E-9 SERIES V-8 ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD INCREASE WITHOUTWARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.