NHTSA Recall 86V064000
Filed by GRUMMAN CORP.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1986-05-19. An estimated 65 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
A SUPPORT THAT CONNECTS THE BODY TO THE CHASSIS LIES AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE THAT CONNECTS THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE BRAKE WARNING SWITCH. CONTINUED VIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LINES TO WEAR THROUGH AND RESULT IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REROUTE AND/OR REPLACE BRAKE LINES AND SUPPORT TO AVOID CONTACT.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES LINES/BODY TO CHASSIS SUPPORT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GRUMMAN KURBMASTER BODIES INSTALLED ON GENERAL MOTORS P-60 CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.