Federa-mogul Corporation | NHTSA Recall #01E023000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E023000 by Federa-mogul Corporation. Includes 299,071 affected units, FEDERAL MOGUL/BRAKE HOSE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: brake hoses manufactured by federal-mogul from august 1, 1999, through may 2, 2001. dates codes stamped on the brake hose assembly fitting: wag9931 to wag9952, wag99031 to wag99052, wag0001 to wag0052, wag00001 to wag00052, wag 0101 to wag0118, and wag01001 to wag01018. these hoses experience crimp failures due to the fact that they were not properly machined as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106 s5.3.2 and s5.3.4, "brake hoses." the crimp can slip off the hose without warning. federal-mogul has decided to expand the recall to include hoses manufactured since august 1, 1999, distributed under the wagner, guardian, and rockhill (wag) brands. this recall now includes part nos. F8116, f11190, f64844, f78076, f78097, f79333, f79362, f79380, f89055, f86574, f96549, f96868, f101012, f102145, and f104999.

Corrective Action

Owners who have installed the affected brake hose on their vehicles should have the vehicle inspected and the brake hose replaced as soon as possible. federal-mogul will pay for the inspection and replacement of the defective part(s), as well as shipping charges. owner notification began july 12, 2001. owners should contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E023000

Manufacturer: Federa-mogul Corporation

Report Received Date: 2001-05-15T00:00:00

Subject: Federal mogul/brake hose

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 299,071

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: brake hoses manufactured by federal-mogul from august 1, 1999, through may 2, 2001. dates codes stamped on the brake hose assembly fitting: wag9931 to wag9952, wag99031 to wag99052, wag0001 to wag0052, wag00001 to wag00052, wag 0101 to wag0118, and wag01001 to wag01018. these hoses experience crimp failures due to the fact that they were not properly machined as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106 s5.3.2 and s5.3.4, "brake hoses." the crimp can slip off the hose without warning. federal-mogul has decided to expand the recall to include hoses manufactured since august 1, 1999, distributed under the wagner, guardian, and rockhill (wag) brands. this recall now includes part nos. F8116, f11190, f64844, f78076, f78097, f79333, f79362, f79380, f89055, f86574, f96549, f96868, f101012, f102145, and f104999.

Consequence Summary: If the crimp slips off the hose, the driver will lose braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Owners who have installed the affected brake hose on their vehicles should have the vehicle inspected and the brake hose replaced as soon as possible. federal-mogul will pay for the inspection and replacement of the defective part(s), as well as shipping charges. owner notification began july 12, 2001. owners should contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xnkh-gmvh-x4u9

NHTSA ID: 01E023000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

Updated Meta: N/A

Meta: { }

Recall Link: