DODGE MONACO 1974: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V251000

Make Model Year
DODGE MONACO 1974
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1974-02-01 1973-12-27 1979-10-12

Production Dates: 1973-08-01 - 1973-10-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 83

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Notes

POSSIBILITY THAT ROUTING AND CONFIGURATION OF REAR AXLE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLYDOES NOW ALLOW ADEQUATE HOSE TO LEFT TAIL PIPE CLEARANCE. CONDITION CAUSESEXCESSIVE HOSE SURFACE TEMPERATURES WHICH CAN PRODUCE HOSE DETERIORATION WITHTIME AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF REAR WHEEL BRAKING ABILITY. 'CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND INSTALLING REDESIGNED BRAKE HOSE AND TIE ASSEMBLIES.'