NHTSA recall 89V172000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Flxible Metro
Reported Oct 16, 1989167 vehicles affectedFLXIBLE CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 1988 – Apr 1, 1989
The defect
The air lines to the right rear brake chamber can be pinched by the auxiliary heater cabinet if the air in the rear air suspension system bleeds out when a leak develops or the engine has not been run for an extended period of time.
The risk
This would affect operation of brakes, creating apotential for an accident.
The remedy
Reroute air lines to right rear brake chamber to provide clearance with the auxiliary heater cabinet.