Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 70V-057 · 1969–1970 Simca 1204
CHRYSLER CORP-OVERSEAS recall 70V-057 covers 8,773 1969–1970 Simca 1204 for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 1970.
Source: NHTSA recall 70V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT DURING VERY COLD WEATHER AN AIR INGESTION CONDITION INTOMASTER BRAKE CYLINDER CAN DEVELOP.THIS WILL RESULT IN SPONGY- FEELING BRAKEPEDAL AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN LOSS OF ABILITY TO APPLY FRONT BRAKES.(CORRECT BY MODIFYING MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR AND SUPPLY TUBES).THISCAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES CAMPAIGN 70-0017 DATED 2-25-70.POSSIBILITY THAT IN 1969MODELS FRONT WHEEL BEARING RETAINING LOCK NUT WAS INADEQUATELY STAKED AND COULDALLOW NUT TO LOOSEN, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE FRONT WHEEL HUB END PLAY.(CORRECTBY PROPERLY STABE LOCK NUTS.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.