ENCORE PREMIER 1991: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Make : ENCORE | Model : PREMIER | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 1988-08-01 - 1990-12-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V027000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1991-02-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-02-13 | Date Added to Database: 1991-02-25 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 76000 | ||
Summary:
REAR BRAKE TUBE ROUTING IS CONTACTED BY FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD WHEN SUSPENSION IS IN FULL JOUNCE POSITION. THIS DAMAGES THE BRAKE FLUID TUBE, CAUSING A LEAK. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF FLUID FROM HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKEHYDRAULIC SYSTEM AFFECTS BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
MODIFY HEAT SHIELD TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR SHIELD CONTACTING BRAKE TUBE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE TUBE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |