Oldsmobile 1979 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled April 17, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V101000 · Oldsmobile
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEALS.
Units
46 units
Description
AN INCORRECT FLUID WAS USED AS AN ASSEMBLY AID (LUBRICATION) DURING INSTALLATION OF THE PISTON SEAL IN FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WHICH WERE INSTALLED IN 10.5" X 1" DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLIES USED ON "A" SERIES CARS. THE INCORRECT FLUID ATTACKS THE PISTON SEAL AND CAUSES THEM TO SWELL AND DETERIORATE.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEALS.
Product
Oldsmobile CUTLASS
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →