NHTSA Recall 77V227000
Filed by AM GENERAL LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1977-12-20. An estimated 3,051 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL IN THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AREA AND, IN PARTICULAR, THE STOP LIGHT SWITCHES MAY POSSIBLY BECOME IGNITED. THE DEFECTIVE STOP LIGHT SWITCHES MAY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO START A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH ORIGINAL STOP LIGHT SWITCHES WITH ONES OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POSTAL TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE ANDSERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
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