Dodge Recall 78V271000: Equipment, Other, Labels

NHTSA recall 78V271000 · announced December 29, 1978 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 1,100 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THIS REQUIRES THAT SCHOOL BUSES HAVE A BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT LOCATED ON OR WITHIN FOUR INCHES OF THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR FILLER CAP.

What to do

CORRECTIVE ACTION: THE OWNER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROPER LABEL AND MAY INSTALL IT HIMSELF OR HAVE IT DONE BY THE DEALER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPACT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS PACKAGE.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; BRAKE FLUID LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS LABEL PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNINGRESERVOIR MAINTENANCE. LACK OF SUCH INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO UNSAFE VEHICLEOPERATION.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Dodge B300 Maxivan
• 1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan

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