| Make : OLDSMOBILE | Model : CUTLASS | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19781101 - 19781101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V101000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790419 | Date Received by ODI: 19790417 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 46 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEALS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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