Peugeot 1977–1978 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled August 16, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V178000 · Peugeot
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE POWER BOOSTER WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
10,000 units
Description
WATER COULD ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE BRAKE POWER BOOSTER UNIT AND THE FRONT SURFACE OF THE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE WATER COULD CAUSE CORROSION, WHICH WOULD HINDER THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE POWER BOOSTER PISTON IN ITS GUIDE CHANNEL.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE POWER BOOSTER WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Peugeot 504
Manufacturer(s)
PEUGEOT, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →