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NHTSARecalled Oct 16, 1979 · #79V228000

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM:DRUM

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE BRAKE DRUMS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE DEFECTIVE. IF A VEHICLE WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUMS IS DRIVEN IN SUCH A WAY AS TO INCREASE HEAT BUILD UP, THE BRAKE DRUMS COULD CRACK AND POSSIBLY DISINTEGRATE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION ON THE REAR WHEELS. SHOULD BRAKE DRUM FAILURE OCCUR, THE STOPPING DISTANCEOF THE VEHICLE WILL BE INCREASED AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENTMAY OCCUR.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM:DRUM
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
REVCON, INCORPORATED
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL CORRECT BY INSTALLING NEW BRAKE DRUMS. IF A BALANCE VIBRATION PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER CORRECTION, THE REAR WHEELS WILL BE SPUN BALANCED. OWNER WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY LABOR CHARGES.

View the official CPSC notice