Rear Brake Hoses May be too Short – Vantage Mobility International – 2012-2018 AMS Genesis

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018

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July 25, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V553000

Rear Brake Hoses May be too Short

The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V553

Manufacturer Vantage Mobility International, LLC

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 303

Summary

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.

Remedy

Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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