NHTSA recall campaign
78V247000
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Reported1978-11-13Affected67 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
A GASKET WAS MISTAKENLY PLACED BETWEEN THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE POWER BOOST WHICH PREVENTED THE TWO PARTS FROM FITTING TOGETHER PROPERLY. DAMAGE MAY HAVE RESULTED TO THE MOUNTING EARS OF THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE HYDRO-BOOST. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND HYDRO-BOOST UNIT, FREE OF CHARGE, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →