| Make : NATIONAL | Model : ESCORT III | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19880301 - 19890701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V045000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19910311 | Date Received by ODI: 19910321 | Date Added to Database: 19910328 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NATIONAL COACH CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NATIONAL MOTOR COACH CO. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 64 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL BEYOND HALF THE DISTANCE TO THE FLOOR IS IMPAIRED DUE TO THE MOUNTING OF A MURPHY THROTTLE INTERLOCK SOLENOID BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL SHAFT AND FLOORBOARD. |
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Consequence:
THE INTERFERENCE WITH BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL COULD IMPAIRTHE BRAKE SYSTEM AND EXTEND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPOSITION MURPHY THROTTLE INTERLOCK SOLENOID AWAY FROM ANY POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE WITH BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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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