1979 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall

Campaign:

79V069000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Parking brake:conventional

Manufactured:

10/31/1978 - 10/31/1978

Affected:

92

Defect:

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.

Correction:

The caliper actuator assembly will be replaced without charge.

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.

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