Vehicle recall 79V186000 · August 7, 1979
1973-1976 FMC FMC
The brake tubes which supply the hydraulic fluid through the system may be losing fluid.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake tubes, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V186000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 7, 1979
- Filed by
- FMC CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- July 30, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,033
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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