ECHLIN INC.: Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by ECHLIN INC. in 1986. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

June 16, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM WHEEL CYLINDERS

THE BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER ASSEMBLY EXPERIENCES PISTON FAILURE AS A RESULT OF THE COMPOSITION OF THE MATERIAL AND CAUSES THE PISTON CENTER LINK TO BE DRIVEN THROUGH THE PISTON COMPONENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PISTON FAILURE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC LINE PRESSURE AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKING ABILITY.

NHTSA ID: 86E018000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 2,602

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED WHERE NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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