1979 Oldsmobile Toronado Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
92
NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V069000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 1978
Date of Owner Notification: April 23rd, 1979

Defect Summary:
VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". AN INCORRECT PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTING SPRING WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES.

Corrective Summary:
THE CALIPER ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES.SYSTEM: PARKING; EMERGENCY BRAKES, MECHANICAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE PARKINGBRAKE APPLIED AND GEAR SHIFT NOT IN "PARK", IT COULD ROLL FREE, CAUSINGPROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

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