Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Brake Hoses Manufactured By Federal-Mogul From August 1, 1999, Through May 2, 2001. Dates Codes Stamped On The Brake Hose Assembly Fitting: Wag9931 To Wag9952, Wag99031 To Wag99052, Wag0001 To Wag0052, Wag00001 To Wag00052, Wag 0101 To Wag0118, And Wag01001 To Wag01018. These Hoses Experience Crimp Failures Due To The Fact That They Were Not Properly Machined As Required Under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 106 S5.3.2 And S5.3.4, “Brake Hoses.” The Crimp Can Slip Off The Hose Without Warning. Federal-Mogul Has Decided To Expand The Recall To Include Hoses Manufactured Since August 1, 1999, Distributed Under The Wagner, Guardian, And Rockhill (Wag) Brands. This Recall Now Includes Part Nos. F8116, F11190, F64844, F78076, F78097, F79333, F79362, F79380, F89055, F86574, F96549, F96868, F101012, F102145, And F104999.
Make Of Vehicle
FEDERAL MOGUL
Model Of Vehicle
BRAKE HOSE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01E023000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
If The Crimp Slips Off The Hose, The Driver Will Lose Braking Ability, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Owners Who Have Installed The Affected Brake Hose On Their Vehicles Should Have The Vehicle Inspected And The Brake Hose Replaced As Soon As Possible. Federal-Mogul Will Pay For The InspeCTIon And Replacement Of The DefeCTIve Part(S), As Well As Shipping Charges. Owner Notification Began July 12, 2001. Owners Should Contact Federal-Mogul At 1-877-489-6659.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Federal Mogul Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19990801
End Of Manufacture
20010502
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
299071
Date Owners Notified
20010712
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Federa-Mogul Corporation
Date Report Received
20010515
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
106