Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Transfer Flow)
Vehicle equipment recall 19E-035. NHTSA received Transfer Flow Inc - Chico, CA’s report on May 23, 2019.
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The short answer
NHTSA received Transfer Flow Inc - Chico, CA’s report on May 23, 2019. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
Transfer Flow Inc - Chico, CA (Transfer Flow) is recalling certain rear brake lines used for mobility van conversions.
The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.
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- NHTSA’s part: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
What should you do?
Transfer Flow has notified the affected vehicle manufacturer, and dealers for that manufacturer will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge.
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- How to reach the firm: 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.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 700 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
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- Transfer Flow Rear Brake LineBuilt from Jan 18, 2018 to Apr 23, 2019
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Transfer Flow Inc - Chico, CA.
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What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
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Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.