Isuzu 1985 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled September 19, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V109000 · Isuzu
Description
THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AT THE REAR AXLE AND FUEL TANK RETAINING BAND IS NOT WIDE ENOUGH AND ALLOWS THE LINE TO CONTACT THE BAND DURING SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS. CONTINUED CONTACT MAY CAUSE THE DAMAGED BRAKE LINE TO RESTRICT THE FLOW OF BRAKE FLUID, OR RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID OR RESTRICTION OF BRAKE FLUID FLOW RESULTS IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY OF REAR WHEEL WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE BRAKE LINE AND REROUTE TO ELIMINATE CONTACT.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →