Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

86V064000

ManufacturerGRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC.Reported1986-05-19Affected65 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

Manufacturer remedy

REROUTE AND/OR REPLACE BRAKE LINES AND SUPPORT TO AVOID CONTACT.

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Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Grumman