General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #79V101000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V101000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 46 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace the brake caliper piston seals.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V101000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1979-04-17T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:disc:caliper

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 46

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will replace the brake caliper piston seals.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3fmj.5t2s~6i6c

NHTSA ID: 79V101000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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