Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 90
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1987-06-29
- Owners notified
- 1987-07-13
Defect description
FRONT BRAKE HOSE, ROUTED FROM THE BODY BRAKE TUBING TO THE FRONT AXLE CONNECTOR, MAY BE TWISTED.
Safety risk
TWISTED HOSE CAN LOOP UPON ITSELF AND ALLOW ABRASIVECONTACT DURING NORMAL SUSPENSION TRAVEL; THIS CAN RESULT IN HOSE FAIILURE ANDPARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Manufacturer remedy
REROUTE HOSE TO ELIMINATE ANY CONTACT POTENTIAL.