OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V021000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Reported Jan 15, 1979 · JAGUAR CARS
Summary
A CASTING DEFECT MAY BE PRESENT IN CERTAIN FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES. THIS DEFECT MAY RESULT IN EVENTUAL CRACKING OF A BRAKE CALIPER SECURING A LUG. THIS WOULD LEAD TO DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE CALIPERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; CALIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP, DECREASED BRAKINGPERFORMANCE CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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