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Echlin Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled June 16, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86E018000 · Echlin
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED WHERE NECESSARY.
Units
2,602 units
Description
THE BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER ASSEMBLY EXPERIENCES PISTON FAILURE AS A RESULT OF THE COMPOSITION OF THE MATERIAL AND CAUSES THE PISTON CENTER LINK TO BE DRIVEN THROUGH THE PISTON COMPONENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PISTON FAILURE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC LINE PRESSURE AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKING ABILITY.
What to do
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED WHERE NECESSARY.
Product
Echlin ECHLIN
Manufacturer(s)
ECHLIN INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →