1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS RECALL - #79V101000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DISC : CALIPER
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1978 - 11/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/19/1979 |
| # Affected |
46 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEALS. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, HEAD RESTRAINT
1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, WHEEL CYLINDERS
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