Buick and others Recall 79V069000: Parking Brake, Conventional

NHTSA recall 79V069000 · announced March 13, 1979 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 92 units affected

The problem

VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". AN INCORRECT PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTING SPRING WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES.

What to do

THE CALIPER ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES.SYSTEM: PARKING; EMERGENCY BRAKES, MECHANICAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE PARKINGBRAKE APPLIED AND GEAR SHIFT NOT IN "PARK", IT COULD ROLL FREE, CAUSINGPROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1979 Buick Riviera
• 1979 Cadillac Eldorado
• 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado

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