Frontline Communications | NHTSA Recall #11V392000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V392000 by Frontline Communications. Includes 75 affected units, HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Frontline is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 electronic news gathering (eng) vehicles built on a ford e-350 chassis with an aftermarket rear anti-sway bar and manufactured from october 31, 2006, through july 12, 2011. these vehicles may be susceptible to rear hydraulic brake line damage. the rear anti-sway bar frame mounting bolt threads may come in contact with the steel hydraulic brake line. if metal-to-metal abrasion occurs, the brake line may eventually rupture and cause a loss of hydraulic service brake pressure.

Corrective Action

Frontline will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. repairs will be performed by local ford dealers and frontline authorized service facilities. the manufacturer began contacting owners by telephone on july 12, 2011. owners may contact frontline communications at 1-727-573-0400.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V392000

Manufacturer: Frontline Communications

Report Received Date: 2011-08-01T00:00:00

Subject: Hydraulic brake line

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 75

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Frontline is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 electronic news gathering (eng) vehicles built on a ford e-350 chassis with an aftermarket rear anti-sway bar and manufactured from october 31, 2006, through july 12, 2011. these vehicles may be susceptible to rear hydraulic brake line damage. the rear anti-sway bar frame mounting bolt threads may come in contact with the steel hydraulic brake line. if metal-to-metal abrasion occurs, the brake line may eventually rupture and cause a loss of hydraulic service brake pressure.

Consequence Summary: If a loss of service brake pressure occurs, the driver may not be able to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash

Corrective Action: Frontline will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. repairs will be performed by local ford dealers and frontline authorized service facilities. the manufacturer began contacting owners by telephone on july 12, 2011. owners may contact frontline communications at 1-727-573-0400.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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