Oldsmobile Recall : Brakes:Hydraulic:Shoe And Drum Wheel Cylinders

1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Drum — Wheel Cylinders

Summary
Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder Pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. Consequence of defect: A loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. Front brakes would remain operational.
Actions
Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating.

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Date Announced
APR 29, 1985
Vehicles Affected
1,810,000
NHTSA Campaign #
85V048000
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