Recalls › 79V101000

NHTSA recall 79V101000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Oldsmobile Cutlass

Reported Apr 17, 197946 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Nov 1, 1978 – Nov 1, 1978

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the brake caliper piston seals.

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Vehicles in this recall

Oldsmobile Cutlass
1979

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic disc caliper.consequences of defect: this condition may develop fluid leaks which couldresult in loss of front brake action. Loss of braking action may lead to lossof vehicle control and an accident.