NHTSA Recall 77V087000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V087000; Date: Jun. 7, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Dodge B1; 1977 Dodge B2; 1977 Dodge B3
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 186
Recall Summary:
The brake pedal to pedal pushrod prevailing torque nut attachment may not have been adequately tightened during assembly and may loosen in service. The nut could disengage from the pushrod bolt allowing the pushrod to separate from the pedal. This would cause the hydraulic braking system to become inoperative.
How to Fix:
Dealer will retighten nut to specifications, at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: service brakes; pedal. Consequences of defect: loss of brakes could occur without prior warning andcould cause loss of vehicle control and an accident. Note: if brake failure occurs, some braking effect may be accomplished bygradual application of the parking brake system.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 3, 1977
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