Recall 78E029000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Drum, Wheel Cylinders

NHTSA recall 78E029000 · announced December 4, 1978 · Hollywood Accessories · 2,600 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED CYLINDERS CONTAIN THE WRONG SIZED RUBBER SEALING CUP. THE OVERSIZED CUP MAY CRINKLE WITHIN THE SMALLER BORE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. HALF OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM COULD FAIL. ALSO, THE OVERSIZED CUP MAY PREVENT PROPER PISTON FUNCTIONING, THEREBY PREVENTING SHOE RETURN WHICH WOULD PRECLUDE ADJUSTER OPERATION.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; DRUM WHEEL CYLINDERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.