Asplundh Forestry: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Date

July 13, 1977

Filed by

Asplundh Mfg. Division

Vehicles

Asplundh Forestry (1975, 1976, 1977)

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

On The involved Vehicles, One of The two bolts And nuts that secure The front mounting angle of The hydraulic Dump Apparatus May interfere with The hydraulic Brake Line to The rear Wheels. Abrasion of The Brake Line due to normal Over-The-Road vibration, And Brake Line failure could occur which would cause loss of Service Brakes.

Potentially affected

350

Remedy

The dealer will replace Brake tubing And will fasten Frame clips to The Brake Line to The Frame to assure proper clearance, if found necessary.

Recall notes

Vehicle description: Trucks.System: Service Brakes; hydraulic lines, metallic.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability, loss of Vehicle Control andan accident could occur without prior Warning.

Owner notification date

Aug. 9, 1977

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

77V110000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.