NHTSA Recall 78V247000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1978-11-13. An estimated 67 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
A GASKET WAS MISTAKENLY PLACED BETWEEN THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE POWER BOOST WHICH PREVENTED THE TWO PARTS FROM FITTING TOGETHER PROPERLY. DAMAGE MAY HAVE RESULTED TO THE MOUNTING EARS OF THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE HYDRO-BOOST. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND HYDRO-BOOST UNIT, FREE OF CHARGE, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING COULD OCCUR, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.