Foundation components: discRecall 77V-103 · 1977 Champion Wrangler
CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. recall 77V-103 covers 7 1977 Champion Wrangler for a foundation components: disc problem, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V103000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ONTO THE STEERING KNUCKLE COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO EITHER LOCK-UP OR BECOME INOPERATIVE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL EXCHANGE THE BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS FOR IMPROVED DESIGN BOLTS THAT CONTAIN SELF LOCKING FEATURES. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC SHOE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FRONT BRAKE FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.