NHTSA Campaign 98V214000
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by GRUMMAN OLSON, INC · Reported Sep 8, 1998 · 22 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK BODIES INSTALLED ON NAVISTAR 1652C CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ROUTED SO THAT IT CAN CONTACT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE THE PROTECTIVE SHEATH TO BE WORN AWAY, POTENTIALLY CAUSING FAILURE OF THE CABLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN DISABLE THE PARKING BRAKE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE CABLE OUT OF THE AREA OF THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES WORN BY THE TIRE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRUMMAN | VAN | 1998 | 22 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V214000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.