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SevereNHTSA·11E013000·Announced 2011-04-08

Magnum Aftermarket Brake Lines Recalled for Noncompliance with Federal Safety Standards

Magnum Shielding Corporation is recalling certain aftermarket brake lines that fail to meet federal safety standards for temperature and strength, potentially reducing braking effectiveness.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake lines) that may result in reduced braking effectiveness and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Magnum Shielding Corporation is recalling certain Magnum Build-Your-Own (BYO) brake lines and brake line kits sold as aftermarket equipment. The recall involves 1,835 units.

The affected brake lines fail to conform to the elevated temperature water absorption strength tests for tensile, burst, and whip resistance, as well as high temperature impulse requirements, mandated by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 106, "Brake Hoses." Failure to meet these requirements may result in reduced braking effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash.

The safety recall began on July 18, 2011. Magnum will notify owners of record, and the noncompliant hoses will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact Magnum at 1-585-381-8380 extension 3 for customer service. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS recall
Manufacturer
MAGNUM SHEILDING CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Brake Components
Hazard
Affected units
1,835

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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