| Make : ENCORE | Model : SENATOR | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19830801 - 19841201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V055000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850501 | Date Added to Database: 19850531 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ELDORADO MOTOR CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ELDORADO NATIONAL | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 665 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE MAY BECOME FRAYED OR BOUND UP ON THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE PROPANE TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: EMERGENCY BRAKES COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REROUTE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH HEAT SHIELD OF THE PROPANE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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