Recall 79E023000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Master Cylinder

NHTSA recall 79E023000 · announced September 14, 1979 · Wagner · 1,500 units affected

The problem

THE LOCK WIRE GROOVE IN THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED. THIS COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING VERTICAL BRAKE MASTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOCK WIRES IN THE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED BY TRU-ARC RINGS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS, TILT CAB.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; VERTICAL BRAKE MASTER ASSEMBLY, MODEL NO. F-76151.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.

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