CATERPILLAR C7 1986: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Make : CATERPILLAR | Model : C7 | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 1985-06-01 - 1989-07-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 89V208000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1989-12-11 | Date Received by ODI: 1989-11-30 | Date Added to Database: 1989-12-04 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 215 | ||
Summary:
THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES CAN CONTACT THE INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS. |
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Consequence:
THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CHAFE THE BRAKE HOSES TO THE POINTOF RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
CUT OUT A PORTION OF INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE. ALSO, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED FRONT BRAKE HOSES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, HIGH CAB MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 7000' AIRBRAKE FRONT AXLES. |