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NHTSARecalled Jan 24, 1979 · #79V033000

BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:OTHER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY GRAB WHEN THE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE IS ACTUATED. THIS COULD RESULT IN A WEDGE TYPE ACTION OF ONE SHOE BETWEEN THE BRAKE DRUM AND THE TWIST KEY, WHICH IN TURN COULD PRODUCE AN IRREVERSIBLE BRAKING EFFECT.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:OTHER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
STEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice