Asplundh Forestry 1976
Model Forestry made in 1976 by Asplundh got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to unknown or other. . There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1976
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V110000 | ASPLUNDH MFG. DIVISION | V (Vehicle) | 350 | 08/09/1977 | MFR | ASPLUNDH MFG. DIVISION | 07/13/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, one of the two bolts and nuts that secure the front mounting angle of the hydraulic dump apparatus may interfere with the hydraulic brake line to the rear wheels. abrasion of the brake line due to normal over-the-road vibration, and brake line failure could occur which would cause loss of service brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace brake tubing and will fasten frame clips to the brake line to the frame to assure proper clearance, if found necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; hydraulic lines, metallic.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability, loss of vehicle control andan accident could occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/01/2012 | 176000 | ||
| The throttle sticks when slowing down to a stop, it suddenly revs up. must then stomp on the brakes and try to throw it into neutral. usually can catch it however, 2 days ago ended up rear ending someone. the front end of my car is damaged. ran into a truck which wasn't damaged. | |||