NHTSA Recall 77V154000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V154000; Date: Sep. 20, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Fiat 131; 1976 Fiat 131
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Fiat Motors Of N. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 47,177
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the rear rubber seal of the brake master cylinder may prematurely wear. Abnormal air infiltration into the hydraulic system would result, causing self-bleeding difficulty. Also, longer brake pedal travel would be experienced and could lead to partial or total loss of action on the front end brakes.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir and install a new type of brake level warning indicator, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; master cylinder. Consequences of defect: partial or total loss of braking capability on frontend brakes may cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 4, 1977
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