Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 70V-048 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 70V-048 covers 19,160 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1970.
Source: NHTSA recall 70V048000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT PORTION OF BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS DAM- AGED ORIMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED IN PRODUCTION.ALSO POSSIBLE THAT PRIMARY CUP IN FRONTBRAKE PORTION MAY HAVE BEEN CUT, OR A THIN WASHER BETWEEN CUP AND PISTON MAYHAVE BEEN OMITTED.IF EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST FRONT BRAKES MAY FAIL;HOWEVER, REAR BRAKES WILL STILL BE OPERATIONAL.(CORRECT BY REPLACINGCYLINDERS WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.