Recall
Itasca Itasca — 89V015000
NHTSA ID
89V015000
Make
Itasca
Model
Itasca
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1989-02-03
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
1,300
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE OPTIONAL RIDE SYSTEM COMPONENT CAN ABRADE THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE THAT IS ROUTED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING TO THE CROSSMEMBER TO THE REAR OF THE REAR AXLE.
Consequence
ABRASION MAY CAUSE HOSE TO LOSE BRAKE FLUID AND THE REARWHEEL BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERABLE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
RELOCATE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AND REPLACE INCORRECT FASTENERS.