Asplundh Recall 77V110000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 77V110000 · announced July 13, 1977 · filed by Asplundh Mfg. Division · 350 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1975 Asplundh Forestry
• 1976 Asplundh Forestry
• 1977 Asplundh Forestry

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.