OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V101000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Reported Apr 17, 1979 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
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.
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