OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
96E039000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Nov 22, 1996 · SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BRAIDED STEEL BRAKE LINES INCLUDED WITH LKI ENTERPRISES, INC. "SUPERLIFT SUSPENSIONS" BRAKE 4" TO 6" LIFT SYSTEM. THESE BRAKE LINES ARE INTENDED FOR APPLICATION ON 1988 AND NEWER CHEVROLET, GMC AND OTHER GM LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, BLAZERS, SUBURBANS, TAHOES, YUKONS AND VEHICLES HAVING A GVWR OF 7300 LBS. OR LESS. IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE REPLACEMENT BRAKE HOSES CAN RESULT IN THE INSTALLER REFERS ONLY TO THE ILLUSTRATION ACCOMPANYING THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. ROUTING THE REPLACEMENT BRAKE HOSES UNDER INSTEAD OF OVER THE UPPER CONTROL ARM CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE HOSE TO CONTACT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM AS THE SUSPENSION EXTENDS.
Consequence
REPEATED CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSES AND UPPER CONTROL LINE ABRADES THE BRAKE HOSES AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE LEAKS AND/OR FAILURE OF THE BRAKE HOSE. A LEAKING OR FAILED BRAKE HOSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVE NESS AND CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO "PULL" TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER DURING BRAKING.
Remedy
THESE BRAKE LINES WILL NEED TO BE ROUTED OVER THE UPPER CONTROL ARM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO HAVE PURCHASED THESE REPLACEMENT SUSPENSIONS SHOULD CONTACT SUPERLIFT AT 1-800-551-1955 FOR PROPER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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