NHTSA Recall 90V003000
Filed by John Deere. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 1990-01-08. An estimated 6,938 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE CABLE MAY BIND IF IT IS TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. ALSO, THE OIL HOSE MAY CONTACT THE BRAKE PUMP BRACKET AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE HYDRO-MAX SYSTEM.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE TRUCK TO ROLL AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE AND REROUTE CABLE TO PREVENT BINDING. ALSO INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGED HOSE.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE RELEASE CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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