NHTSA Recall 79V101000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V101000; Date: Apr. 17, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 46
Recall Summary:
An incorrect fluid was used as an assembly aid (lubrication) during installation of the piston seal in front brake calipers which were installed in 10. 5" x 1" disc brake assemblies used on "a" series cars. The incorrect fluid attacks the piston seal and causes them to swell and deteriorate.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the brake caliper piston seals.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; hydraulic disc caliper. Consequences of defect: this condition may develop fluid leaks which couldresult in loss of front brake action. Loss of braking action may lead to lossof vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 19, 1979
Also see: