Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 79V-186 · 1973–1976 Fmc FMC

FMC CORPORATION recall 79V-186 covers 1,033 1973–1976 Fmc FMC for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,0331 model

ReportedAug 7, 1979Owners notified Jul 30, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V186000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE BRAKE TUBES WHICH SUPPLY THE HYDRAULIC FLUID THROUGH THE SYSTEM MAY BE LOSING FLUID. THUS THE TUBES MAY BE MORE SUBJECT TO CORROSION, ESPECIALLY UNDER CERTAIN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE TUBES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED, WHICHCOULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: A WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOULD ALERT DRIVER TO TROUBLE INTHE BRAKING SYSTEM.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Fmc FMC1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

Built to January 1, 1976. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.