Recall 93E014000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components

NHTSA recall 93E014000 · announced April 13, 1993 · Master Brake · 637 units affected

The problem

SYNCHRONIZING VALVES AND KITS FOR VALVES LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO: 1. THE VALVE O-RING WAS CUT OR MARRED DURING ASSEMBLY; 2. IMPROPERLY COMPOUNDED O-RINGS AND KITS THAT ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE BRAKE FLUID AND CAUSING FAILURES WERE INSTALLED IN THE VALVE ASSEMBLY.

The risk

LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID DIMINISHES BRAKE EFFECTIVENESSAND MAY CAUSE COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES IF NOT NOTICED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL,WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE THE VALVES WITH CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED VALVES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: A BRAKE SYNCHRONIZING VALVE USED TO ACTIVATE A SLAVEBOOSTER FOR TAG AXLE MOTOR HOME CHASSIS INSTALLATIONS.

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