DODGE W1 1987: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V095000

Make Model Year
DODGE W1 1987
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1987-07-13 1987-06-29 1987-07-07

Production Dates: 1987-05-01 - 1987-05-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

FRONT BRAKE HOSE, ROUTED FROM THE BODY BRAKE TUBING TO THE FRONT AXLE CONNECTOR, MAY BE TWISTED.

Consequence

TWISTED HOSE CAN LOOP UPON ITSELF AND ALLOW ABRASIVECONTACT DURING NORMAL SUSPENSION TRAVEL; THIS CAN RESULT IN HOSE FAIILURE ANDPARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Remedy

REROUTE HOSE TO ELIMINATE ANY CONTACT POTENTIAL.

Notes

SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE.