Beatrice Foods Company | NHTSA Recall #78V128000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V128000 by Beatrice Foods Company. Includes 986 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The upper shock absorber mounting bolts could move forward far enough to hit and damage the main hydraulic brake line when vehicle is operated over extremely rough surfaces. (this could occur on both the road side and curb side of the front axle only). Damage to the hydraulic brake line could cause complete brake failure.

Corrective Action

Dealer will reposition the shock absorber to eliminate contact with the hydraulic brake line, without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V128000

Manufacturer: Beatrice Foods Company

Report Received Date: 1978-06-06T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:independent front shock absorber

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 986

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The upper shock absorber mounting bolts could move forward far enough to hit and damage the main hydraulic brake line when vehicle is operated over extremely rough surfaces. (this could occur on both the road side and curb side of the front axle only). Damage to the hydraulic brake line could cause complete brake failure.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will reposition the shock absorber to eliminate contact with the hydraulic brake line, without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-grxn~6w66_4q9y

NHTSA ID: 78V128000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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