NHTSA Recall 86V001000
Filed by ELDORADO TIRE COMPANY. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1986-12-03. An estimated 38 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE BRAKE RUBBER FLEX HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE TAG AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM TO THE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HOSE MAY MELT CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND PARTIAL BRAKE FAILURE, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
ASSURE THAT THE BRAKE LINE TAB ATTACHED TO THE CROSSMEMBER FRAME IS 14 1/2 INCHES FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRAME. REMOVE AND REPLACE TAB IF NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKE LINE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.