Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- DEERE AND COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 449
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1987-12-29
- Owners notified
- 1988-01-01
Defect description
BRAKE HOSE WHICH DIRECTS OIL FROM THE HYDRO MAX BRAKE UNIT TO A STEEL TUBE CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY PART ON THE PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVE MAY CONTAIN DEFECTS AND LEAK OIL FROM THE BOOSTER SYSTEM.
Safety risk
REDUCTION IN HYDRAULIC BOOST PRESSURE AND EVENTUALOPERATION OF THE BACK UP BRAKE SYSTEM AND/OR MANUAL BRAKES ONLY.
Manufacturer remedy
A NEW IMPROVED HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED IN PLACE OF THE DEFECTIVE ONE.