NHTSA Recall 80V107000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V107000; Date: Aug. 15, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Land Rover 3500
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars
Affected Units:: 1,300
Recall Summary:
The possibility exists that under high ambient/underhood temperatures, a chemical action may take place between any water content in the brake fluid and the brake spring in the master cylinder secondary piston chamber. As a result of this chemical action, a gas develops (hydrogen) which displaces the brake fluid causing a progressive increase in brake master cylinder piston travel with subsequent decrease in the efficiency of the rear braking system.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder on the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; hydraulic, master cylinder pistons. Consequences of defect: a decrease in rear brake efficiency would lengthen thestopping distance of vehicle, and in a sudden stop situation, could result inan accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 4, 1981
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