NHTSA Recall 79V204000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V204000; Date: Sep. 11, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Chrysler Lebaron; 1980 Dodge Aspen; 1980 Dodge Diplomat; 1980 Plymouth Volare
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 6,617
Recall Summary:
The front brake hose routing on the involved vehicles may allow interference between the hoses and the front tires during extreme turning angles.
How to Fix:
Special brake hose restraining straps will be installed on each involved vehicle to relocate both front hoses and ensure that adequate hose to tire clearance is maintained.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; brake hoses. Consequences of defect: abrasion resulting from such interference could causehose failure, loss of front braking capability and an accident. Note: the instrument panel light provides warning of partial brake failure.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 6, 1979
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