JC Penney, Sears 1978 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled January 24, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V034000 · JC Penney
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
15,998 units
Description
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY GRAB WHEN THE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE IS ACTUATED. THIS COULD RESULT IN A WEDGE TYPE ACTION OF ONE SHOE BETWEEN THE BRAKE DRUM AND THE TWIST KEY, WHICH IN TURN COULD PRODUCE AN IRREVERSIBLE BRAKING EFFECT.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
JC Penney FREE SPIRIT II · JC Penney PINTO II
Manufacturer(s)
GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO. · SEARS ROEBUCK & CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →