NHTSA Recall 89V144000
Filed by John Deere. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 1989-08-28. An estimated 231 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
PARK BRAKE ACUATOR LEVER COULD FAIL AND BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PUT IN THE "P" PARK POSITION.
Risk
VEHICLE COULD MOVE AFTER IT IS PARKED, CREATING POTENTIALFOR A CRASH AND INJURY.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE PARK BRAKE ACTUATOR LEVER WITH LEVER OF HEAVIER DUTY DESIGN.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARK BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLE CHASSIS 16,000 AND 18,000 LBS. USED IN COMMERCIALAPPLICATION SUCH AS TOUR BUSES.
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