| Make : LAFORZA | Model : LAFORZA | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19890401 - 19900101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V019000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900214 | Date Received by ODI: 19900209 | Date Added to Database: 19900222 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LAFORZA AUTOMOBILES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAFORZA AUTOMOBILES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 268 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
IMPROPERLY MACHINED BRAKE PEDAL TO PUSH ROD PIVOT BOLTS HAVE A TENDENCY TO WORK THEMSELVES LOOSE FROM THE RETAINING NUT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
IF THE NUT WORKED ITSELF LOOSE, PIVOT BOLT WOULD FALL OUT, LEAVING THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM THE BRAKE BOOSTER REACTION ROD, WHICH WOULD DISABLE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM AND LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE PIVOT BOLT AND NUT WITH UPGRADED BOLT AND NUT LOCK. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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