Recalls

Model Year(s): 1990, 1991

Mfr's Report Date:
June 26, 1992

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 92V075000

NHTSA Action Number: EA92002

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 25000

Summary: THE REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND THE VEHICLE UNDERBODY IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL OPENING.

Consequence: INADEQUATE CLEARANCE CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINEAND A LEAK CAN DEVELOP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKESYSTEM AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Remedy: REPAIR ANY BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE AN INDICATION OF CONTACT OR HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT WITH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. RELOCATE LINES, IF NECESSARY.

Notes: SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 5.8 LITER ENGINES AND POLICEPERFORMANCE PACKAGES.

Recall data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration