ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH RESERVOIR MOUNTING BOLTS
— Recall Campaign #77V111000
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH RESERVOIR MOUNTING BOLTS THAT WERE IMPROPERLY PROCESSED. THIS COULD MAKE THESE BOLTS BRITTLE AND SUBJECT TO BREAKING. IF BREAKAGE OCCURS, A BRAKE FLUID LEAK MAY DEVELOP BETWEEN THE RESERVOIR AND MASTER CYLINDER. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE BRAKING CAPABILITY.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 12,963 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
77V111000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 15, 1977 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 77V111000 |
| Units affected: | 12,963 |
- Description:
- ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH RESERVOIR MOUNTING BOLTS THAT WERE IMPROPERLY PROCESSED. THIS COULD MAKE THESE BOLTS BRITTLE AND SUBJECT TO BREAKING. IF BREAKAGE OCCURS, A BRAKE FLUID LEAK MAY DEVELOP BETWEEN THE RESERVOIR AND MASTER CYLINDER. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE BRAKING CAPABILITY.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR MOUNTING BOLTS WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST ASSISTSYSTEMS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.