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Magnum Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled April 8, 2011 · NHTSA recall 11E013000 · Magnum
Hazard
FAILURE OF ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
MAGNUM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND THE NONCOMPLIANT HOSES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAGNUM AT 1-585-381-8380 EXT. #3 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Units
1,835 units
Description
CERTAIN MAGNUM BUILD-YOUR-OWN (BYO) BRAKE LINES AND BRAKE LINE KITS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE ELEVATED TEMPERATURE WATER ABSORPTION STRENGTH TESTS FOR TENSILE, BURST, AND WHIP RESISTANCE AND HIGH TEMPERATURE IMPULSE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."
What to do
MAGNUM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND THE NONCOMPLIANT HOSES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAGNUM AT 1-585-381-8380 EXT. #3 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Product
Magnum BYO
Manufacturer(s)
MAGNUM SHEILDING CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →