NHTSA Recall # | 40325 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 79V204000 |
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Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DIPLOMAT |
Model Year | 1980 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 06/09/79 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/79 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/08/79 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/09/79 |
Report created | 12/12/79 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 6617 |
Defect summary | The front brake hose routing on the involved vehicles may allow interference between the hoses and the front tires during extreme turning angles. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | Special brake hose restraining straps will be installed on each involved vehicle to relocate both front hoses and ensure that adequate hose to tire clearance is maintained. |
Recall notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; brake hoses. Consequences of defect: abrasion resulting from such interference could causehose failure, loss of front braking capability and an accident. Note: the instrument panel light provides warning of partial brake failure. |