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1979 BUICK RIVIERA Recall - Campaign #79V069000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1979 BUICK RIVIERA RECALL - #79V069000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL

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.

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Vehicle 1979 BUICK RIVIERA
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 11/1/1978 - 11/1/1978
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 4/23/1979
# Affected 92
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action THE CALIPER ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.
See also 1979 BUICK RIVIERA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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