Defect summary
REAR AXLE BRAKE TUBES (EITHER SIDE) CAN FATIGUE CAUSING A LOSS OF FLUID IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY WITHPOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW BRAKE PIPE ASSEMBLIES WITH REDESIGNED MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE BRAKE TUBES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NEWAY AIRRIDE REAR AXLE SUSPENSION, RPO GPC.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 89V026000. Text as published by NHTSA.