9999 RUGGED RIDGE FRONT BRAIDED BRAKE HOSE Recall

Campaign:

13E069000 on 12/19/2013

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Affected:

4,301

Defect:

Carflex auto ltd in cooperation with omix ada, inc. is recalling certain front and rear braided stainless steel replacement brake hoses sold as extended length replacement brake hoses for certain jeep vehicles that have been modified for off road use. the brake hoses could leak fluid and possibly rupture.

Consequence:

Failure of the brake hose would lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Omix ada will notify wholesalers and owners, and will supply replacement brake hoses, free of charge. the recall began on january 31, 2014. owners may contact omix ada at 1-770-614-6101. omix ada's number for this recall is cbrk 1-13.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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