Zimmer 1979–1981 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled June 3, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81V069000 · Zimmer
Remedy
THE PROPORTIONING VALVE WILL BE MODIFIED TO INCREASE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
36 units
Description
UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE IS APPROXIMATELY 10 PERCENT LONGER THAN IS PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".
What to do
THE PROPORTIONING VALVE WILL BE MODIFIED TO INCREASE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Product
Zimmer GOLDEN SPIRIT
Manufacturer(s)
ZIMMER MOTOR CARS CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →