Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 89V-206 · 1989 Shelby Dakota

SHELBY AUTOMOBILES, INC. recall 89V-206 covers 930 1989 Shelby Dakota for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 1989.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected9301 model

ReportedNov 21, 1989Owners notified Mar 15, 1990

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V206000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY ALLOW HOSE INTERFERENCE WITH THE WHEEL OPENING SPLASH GUARDS.

The risk

THIS INTERFERENCE MAY CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE HOSEAND EVENTUAL LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITY WITH POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE FRONT WHEEL OPENING SPLASH SHIELDS WITH REVISED SHIELDS THAT ELIMINATE INTEFERENCE; ALSO, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.

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

Shelby Dakota1989

Built from January 1, 1989 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.