NHTSA Recall 79V069000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V069000; Date: Mar. 13, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Buick Riviera; 1979 Cadillac Eldorado; 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
Component: Parking Brake:conventional
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 92
Recall Summary:
Vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". An incorrect parking brake adjusting spring was installed on certain vehicles. This may cause interference when attempting to apply the parking brakes.
How to Fix:
The caliper actuator assembly will be replaced without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. System: parking; emergency brakes, mechanical. Consequences of defect: if the vehicle is parked on an incline with the parkingbrake applied and gear shift not in "park", it could roll free, causingproperty damage and personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 23, 1979
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