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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DODGE / DAKOTA     1991
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: NOV 04, 1991
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 91V200000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 38000
Summary:
 THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB AGAINST THE TIRE DURING A FULL LOCK LEFT TURN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE WEAR THROUGH OF THE BRAKE HOSE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE.
Consequence:
 WEAR THROUGH OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE WOULD CAUSEFLUID LOSS FROM HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND INCREASE STOPPINGDISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
 IF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND TIRE ON THE RIGHT FRONT IS INADEQUATE, REPLACE BRAKE HOSE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REGULAR CAB AND CLUB CAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE.

 
 

 

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