Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #77V154000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V154000 by Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc.. Includes 47,177 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On the involved vehicles, the rear rubber seal of the brake master cylinder may prematurely wear. Abnormal air infiltration into the hydraulic system would result, causing self-bleeding difficulty. Also, longer brake pedal travel would be experienced and could lead to partial or total loss of action on the front end brakes.
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir and install a new type of brake level warning indicator, without charge.