Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 72V-173 · Jeep vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 72V-173 covers 15,819 Jeep vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
JEEP CAMPAIGN NO CYLROO.POSSIBILITY THAT AFTER SEVERAL QUICK RETURNS OF BRAKEPEDAL TO ITS RESTING PLACE MASTER CYLINDER STOP PLATE MAY BECOME FATIGUED FROMREPEATED IMPACT AND BREAKS.THIS WILL PERMIT PUSH ROD TO DISENGAGE FROM MASTERCYLINDER AND CAUSE BRAKES TO NO LONGER PERFORM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WITH PUSH ROD AND PLATE OF NEW DESIGN).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.