Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19840801
End Date Of Manufacturing
19840801
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
682
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19840904
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Report Received Date
19840924
Record Creation Date
19841009
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE, WHICH IS ROUTED FROM THE BODY BRAKE TUBING TO THE FRONT AXLE CONNECTOR, MAY HAVE BEEN TWISTED WHEN INSTALLED. IF THE HOSE IS TWISTED, IT MAY BECOME LOOPED OR COILED UPON ITSELF RESULTING IN ABRASIVE CONTACT DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ON EACH VEHICLE INVOLVED WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER ROUTING AND, IF NECESSARY, REROUTED TO PREVENT ANY ABRASIVE CONTACT.
Recall Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN HOSE FAILURE.REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY WILL RESULT AND MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT,PARTICULARLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED.