NHTSA Recall 00V349001
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V349001; Date: Jan. 9, 2001
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 QAG Mangusta; 2001 QAG Mangusta
Component: Parking Brake:conventional
Manufactured by: Q Vale Automotive Group
Affected Units:: 157
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. If a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification was expected to begin during December 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact qag at1-800-390-9606. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 22, 2000
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