OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83V124000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Nov 25, 1983 · BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
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.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL VEHICLES EQUIPPEDWITH GASOLINE ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; PIPE LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF PRESSURE IN BRAKE LINES,RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNERS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO USE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE DEFECT ISCORRECTED.
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