THOR MAJESTIC 1989: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| Make : THOR | Model : MAJESTIC | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 1987-02-01 - 1988-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V024000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1990-07-02 | Date Received by ODI: 1990-02-08 | Date Added to Database: 1990-02-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Jaguar Cars, Ltd. | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 29000 | ||
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Summary:
BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOW TO AND FROM THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP, COULD LEAK, CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID IN THE POWER BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM. THIS LEAK IS ALSO IN THE VICINITY OF ELECTRICAL WIRING. |
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Consequence:
THE LEAKING BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL POWER INTERRUPTION AND COULD CAUSE THE ASSIST FEATURE OF BRAKES NOT TO RECHARGE. ALSO, FLUID LOSS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TOTHE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCHES WITH REVISED SEALS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH.VEHICLE DESRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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