Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 77V-088 · 1977 Peugeot 604
PEUGEOT, INC. recall 77V-088 covers 1,000 1977 Peugeot 604 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT BRAKE LINE CONNECTING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE DUAL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WITH THE MASTER BRAKE PIPE CONNECTOR WAS IMPROPERLY ROUTED IN ASSEMBLY. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO CHAFE AGAINST A CLAMP ON THE EMISSION CONTROL AIR PUMP OUTPUT HOSE. CONTINUED ABRASION MAY CUASE PERFORATION OR RUPTURE OF THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING CAPABILITY.
The fix
DEALER WILL REROUTE THE FRONT BRAKE LINE TO PRECLUDE CHAFING. IF DAMAGED, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING ACTION WOULD DEGRADE BRAKINGCAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOULD WARN THEDRIVER OF BRAKE FLUID LOSS. A SPONGY FEEL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ANOTHER WARNINGSIGN.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.