1977 CHAMPION WRANGLER RECALL - #77V103000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DISC
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ONTO THE STEERING KNUCKLE COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO EITHER LOCK-UP OR BECOME INOPERATIVE.
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| Vehicle |
1977 CHAMPION WRANGLER |
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| Manufacturer |
CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/12/1977 |
| # Affected |
7 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC |
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| Description |
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ONTO THE STEERING KNUCKLE COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO EITHER LOCK-UP OR BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL EXCHANGE THE BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS FOR IMPROVED DESIGN BOLTS THAT CONTAIN SELF LOCKING FEATURES. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC SHOE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FRONT BRAKE FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT. |
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