ASPLUNDH FORESTRY 1977: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V110000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ASPLUNDH | FORESTRY | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-08-09 | 1977-07-13 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: ASPLUNDH MFG. DIVISION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 350
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, ONE OF THE TWO BOLTS AND NUTS THAT SECURE THE FRONT MOUNTING ANGLE OF THE HYDRAULIC DUMP APPARATUS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR WHEELS. ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINE DUE TO NORMAL OVER-THE-ROAD VIBRATION, AND BRAKE LINE FAILURE COULD OCCUR WHICH WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE TUBING AND WILL FASTEN FRAME CLIPS TO THE BRAKE LINE TO THE FRAME TO ASSURE PROPER CLEARANCE, IF FOUND NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINES, METALLIC.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
