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  NHTSA Recall 78V247000

NHTSA Campaign Id 78V247000; Date: Nov. 13, 1978

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1979 Oldsmobile 88 1979 Oldsmobile 98

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 67

icon3 Recall Summary:

A gasket was mistakenly placed between the brake master cylinder and the power boost which prevented the two parts from fitting together properly. Damage may have resulted to the mounting ears of the master cylinder and the hydro-boost. This condition could lead to brake failure.

icon2 How to Fix:

The dealer will install a new brake master cylinder and hydro-boost unit, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines. System: service brakes; master cylinder. Consequences of defect: loss of braking could occur, causing loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 27, 1978

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All recalls of Oldsmobile vehicles.

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