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NHTSARecalled Nov 25, 1983 · #83V124000

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BRAKE LINE MAY DEVELOP A HOLE OR LEAK BY SHORTING AGAINST A BARE, LIVE ELECTRICAL LINE. THE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR COULD LOSE INSULATION DUE TO MELTING BY MUFFLER HEAT.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE GENERATOR STARTING LINE REPOSITIONED. PRESENTLY THE WIRE IS IN A COMMON HARNESS WITH THE BRAKE LINE AND IT RUNS TOO CLOSE TO THE MUFFLER. ALSO, BOTH THE ELECTRICAL WIRE AND THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSULATED.

View the official CPSC notice