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1979 Cadillac Eldorado Recalls

  1. Recall 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.

    Possible Effects

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1978-11-01 - 1978-11-01

    Vehicles Affected

    92