Fmc Recall 79V186000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 79V186000 · announced August 7, 1979 · filed by Fmc Corporation · 1,033 units affected

The problem

THE BRAKE TUBES WHICH SUPPLY THE HYDRAULIC FLUID THROUGH THE SYSTEM MAY BE LOSING FLUID. THUS THE TUBES MAY BE MORE SUBJECT TO CORROSION, ESPECIALLY UNDER CERTAIN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE TUBES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED, WHICHCOULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: A WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOULD ALERT DRIVER TO TROUBLE INTHE BRAKING SYSTEM.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1973 Fmc Fmc
• 1974 Fmc Fmc
• 1975 Fmc Fmc
• 1976 Fmc Fmc

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