1985 DODGE RAMCHARGER RECALL - #84V117000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE, WHICH IS ROUTED FROM THE BODY BRAKE TUBING TO THE FRONT AXLE CONNECTOR, MAY HAVE BEEN TWISTED WHEN INSTALLED. IF THE HOSE IS TWISTED, IT MAY BECOME LOOPED OR COILED UPON ITSELF RESULTING IN ABRASIVE CONTACT DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 DODGE RAMCHARGER |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1984 - 8/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
10/9/1984 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/4/1984 |
| # Affected |
682 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE, WHICH IS ROUTED FROM THE BODY BRAKE TUBING TO THE FRONT AXLE CONNECTOR, MAY HAVE BEEN TWISTED WHEN INSTALLED. IF THE HOSE IS TWISTED, IT MAY BECOME LOOPED OR COILED UPON ITSELF RESULTING IN ABRASIVE CONTACT DURING NORMAL OPERATION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ON EACH VEHICLE INVOLVED WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER ROUTING AND, IF NECESSARY, REROUTED TO PREVENT ANY ABRASIVE CONTACT. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN HOSE FAILURE.REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY WILL RESULT AND MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT,PARTICULARLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED. |
| See also |
1985 DODGE RAMCHARGER Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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