Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-07-11.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V133000
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS
Vehicles affected
692
Reported to NHTSA
1995-07-11
Owners notified
1995-08-08
Defect description
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE EXTENDED BRAKE LINE FIRST BENDS AND EXTENDS OVER THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AREA OF THE FRAME. IF NOT INSTALLED WITH SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CHAFING OF THE BRAKE LINE CAN OCCUR IN AN AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR FLOOR PAN.
Safety risk
THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN LEAK OR RUPTURE RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, LOSS OF REAR BRAKES, AND/OR LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESERVES IN THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND/OR DAMAGE AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY. ALSO A PROTECTIVE BOOT OR SLEEVE OVER THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES; NON-METALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LINCOLN TOWNCARS REMANUFACTURED INTO STRETCH LIMOUSINES BY DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME,SHOULD CONTACT DABRYAN AT 1-417-864-4411. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.