BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY in 1983. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 25, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC

BRAKE LINE MAY DEVELOP A HOLE OR LEAK BY SHORTING AGAINST A BARE, LIVE ELECTRICAL LINE. THE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR COULD LOSE INSULATION DUE TO MELTING BY MUFFLER HEAT.

NHTSA ID: 83V124000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 338

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE GENERATOR STARTING LINE REPOSITIONED. PRESENTLY THE WIRE IS IN A COMMON HARNESS WITH THE BRAKE LINE AND IT RUNS TOO CLOSE TO THE MUFFLER. ALSO, BOTH THE ELECTRICAL WIRE AND THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSULATED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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