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NHTSARecalled May 4, 1984 · #84V058000

BRAKES:VACUUM BRAKE SYSTEM:RESERVOIR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE BRAKES ARE OPERATED WITH VACUUM ASSISTANCE. THE VACUUM RESERVOIR TANK MAY DEVELOP AIR LEAKS FROM RUST DETERIORATION. THE RUST OCCURS BECAUSE THE POSITION OF THE TANK DOES NOT ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:VACUUM BRAKE SYSTEM:RESERVOIR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE RESERVOIR WITH A NEW TANK IF NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, A PROTECTIVE COVER WILL BE PLACED OVER THE BOTTOM OF TANK TO PREVENT RUST FROM OCCURING.

View the official CPSC notice