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NHTSARecalled Mar 23, 1981 · #81V037000

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM HOSES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". THE MATERIAL USED IN THE HOSES WILL NOT PERFORM ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS REGULATION IS STATED AS, "TO REDUCE DEATH AND INJURIES OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE FROM PRESSURE OR VACUUM LOSS DUE TO HOSE ASSEMBLY RUPTURE".

Product details

Product
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE VACUUM PUMP INLET AND OUTLET HOSES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

View the official CPSC notice