Land Rover | NHTSA Recall #80V107000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80V107000 by Land Rover. Includes 1,300 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER:PISTONS:CUPS:SPRI, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The possibility exists that under high ambient/underhood temperatures, a chemical action may take place between any water content in the brake fluid and the brake spring in the master cylinder secondary piston chamber. As a result of this chemical action, a gas develops (hydrogen) which displaces the brake fluid causing a progressive increase in brake master cylinder piston travel with subsequent decrease in the efficiency of the rear braking system.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder on the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80V107000

Manufacturer: Land Rover

Report Received Date: 1980-08-15T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder:pistons:cups:spri

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 1,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The possibility exists that under high ambient/underhood temperatures, a chemical action may take place between any water content in the brake fluid and the brake spring in the master cylinder secondary piston chamber. As a result of this chemical action, a gas develops (hydrogen) which displaces the brake fluid causing a progressive increase in brake master cylinder piston travel with subsequent decrease in the efficiency of the rear braking system.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder on the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 80V107000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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