Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 77V-110 · 1975–1977 Asplundh Forestry
ASPLUNDH MFG. DIVISION recall 77V-110 covers 350 1975–1977 Asplundh Forestry for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, ONE OF THE TWO BOLTS AND NUTS THAT SECURE THE FRONT MOUNTING ANGLE OF THE HYDRAULIC DUMP APPARATUS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR WHEELS. ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINE DUE TO NORMAL OVER-THE-ROAD VIBRATION, AND BRAKE LINE FAILURE COULD OCCUR WHICH WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE TUBING AND WILL FASTEN FRAME CLIPS TO THE BRAKE LINE TO THE FRAME TO ASSURE PROPER CLEARANCE, IF FOUND NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINES, METALLIC.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.