| Make : ELDORADO | Model : 370 ATA | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19850301 - 19851101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V001000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19851226 | Date Received by ODI: 19861203 | Date Added to Database: 19860117 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ELDORADO MOTOR CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: EL DORADO TIRE COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 38 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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