Beatrice Foods Company | NHTSA Recall #83V124000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83V124000 by Beatrice Foods Company. Includes 338 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Brake line may develop a hole or leak by shorting against a bare, live electrical line. The electrical conductor could lose insulation due to melting by muffler heat.

Corrective Action

Recalled vehicles will have the generator starting line repositioned. Presently the wire is in a common harness with the brake line and it runs too close to the muffler. Also, both the electrical wire and the brake line will be insulated.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 83V124000

Manufacturer: Beatrice Foods Company

Report Received Date: 1983-11-25T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:lines:metallic

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 338

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Brake line may develop a hole or leak by shorting against a bare, live electrical line. The electrical conductor could lose insulation due to melting by muffler heat.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Recalled vehicles will have the generator starting line repositioned. Presently the wire is in a common harness with the brake line and it runs too close to the muffler. Also, both the electrical wire and the brake line will be insulated.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 83V124000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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