HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SUPPLY HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID OF THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
— Recall Campaign #90V023000
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SUPPLY HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID OF THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 38,315 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
90V023000
| Manufacturer: | Jaguar Cars, Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 08, 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 90V023000 |
| Units affected: | 38,315 |
- Description:
- HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SUPPLY HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID OF THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
- Consequeces:
- LOSS OF FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT, AND THE EXPELLED FLUID FROM THE HOSE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL NEW POWER HYDRAULIC HOSE OF A DIFFERENT SPECIFICATION.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, 4 DOOR SEDANS.