Vehicle recall 89V206000 · November 21, 1989

1989 Shelby Dakota

Routing of the front brake hose may allow hose interference with the wheel opening splash guards.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Routing of the front brake hose may allow hose interference with the wheel opening splash guards.
Consequence: This interference may cause abrasion of the brake hoseand eventual loss of front wheel braking capability with potential for anaccident.
Remedy: Replace front wheel opening splash shields with revised shields that eliminate inteference; also, replace any damaged front brake hoses.
Notes: System: front brake hose.vehicle description: light trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V206000
Reported to NHTSA: November 21, 1989
Filed by: SHELBY AUTOMOBILES, INC.
Owner notification: March 15, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 930
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 89V206000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Shelby Dakota (1989): 1989

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