Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 86V-001 · Eldorado vehicles
ELDORADO MOTOR CORP. recall 86V-001 covers 38 Eldorado vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V001000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRAKE RUBBER FLEX HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE TAG AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM TO THE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HOSE MAY MELT CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND PARTIAL BRAKE FAILURE, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
ASSURE THAT THE BRAKE LINE TAB ATTACHED TO THE CROSSMEMBER FRAME IS 14 1/2 INCHES FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRAME. REMOVE AND REPLACE TAB IF NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: BRAKE LINE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1985 to November 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.