Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 826
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1994-04-22
- Owners notified
- 1994-04-29
Defect description
THE BRAKE HOSES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE BURST STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."
Safety risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE HOSES MAY FAIL IN USE AND REDUCE BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH NEW HOSES.