Key Takeaway
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC by GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC. was recalled on December 2, 1985. What to do: INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED BRAKE LINE WITH A NEW PART.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC
Description
THE ROUTING OF BRAKE LINES BROUGHT THE LINE CLOSE TO AN AREA USED TO FASTEN THE SEAT SOCKET SUPPORT STRUCTURE TO THE CHASSIS. THE FASTENING OF SEAT SUPPORT IS DONE WITH BOLTS AND WHEN THE BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED THE FREE END OF THE BOLTS PINCHES ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES AGAINST THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL. THIS CAUSES A REDUCTION IN THE BRAKE LINE WHICH REDUCES THE VOLUME OF FLUID PASSING THROUGH THE LINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE REDUCED VOLUME OF FLUID AFFECTS THE EFFICIENCY OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. ALSO THE BRAKE LINE MAY CRACK CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID LINE . IN EITHER CASE, A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED WHEN MAXIMUM BRAKE EFFICIENCY IS NEEDED. OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH DAMAGED BRAKES COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED BRAKE LINE WITH A NEW PART.
Products Affected
Vehicle
VehiclesCompany Information
GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED BRAKE LINE WITH A NEW PART.
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by NHTSA. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.