ISUZU IMPULSE 1985: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V109000

Make Model Year
ISUZU IMPULSE 1985
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1985-09-19 1985-09-24

Production Dates: 1985-03-01 - 1985-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: Isuzu Motors Limited

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

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5300

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AT THE REAR AXLE AND FUEL TANK RETAINING BAND IS NOT WIDE ENOUGH AND ALLOWS THE LINE TO CONTACT THE BAND DURING SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS. CONTINUED CONTACT MAY CAUSE THE DAMAGED BRAKE LINE TO RESTRICT THE FLOW OF BRAKE FLUID, OR RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID OR RESTRICTION OF BRAKE FLUID FLOW RESULTS IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY OF REAR WHEEL WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE BRAKE LINE AND REROUTE TO ELIMINATE CONTACT.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: BRAKE LINE.