NHTSA Recall 79V060000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V060000; Date: Feb. 28, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Fiat 124; 1977 Fiat 124; 1978 Fiat 124; 1979 Fiat 124
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Fiat Motors Of N. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 37,260
Recall Summary:
A plastic tube covering part of the metal brake line for the rear brake system may allow water to accumulate. This water will oxidize the brake line. Oxidation can cause deterioration or possible breakage of the brake line. This can result in a loss of efficiency of the rear brake system and can impair the total braking capacity of the vehicle.
How to Fix:
The defective portion of the metal brake line will be replaced without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; rear brake line. Consequences of defect: loss of braking capacity may result in a vehicleaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 31, 1979
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