Disc: caliperRecall 79V-101 · 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-101 covers 46 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V101000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN INCORRECT FLUID WAS USED AS AN ASSEMBLY AID (LUBRICATION) DURING INSTALLATION OF THE PISTON SEAL IN FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WHICH WERE INSTALLED IN 10.5" X 1" DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLIES USED ON "A" SERIES CARS. THE INCORRECT FLUID ATTACKS THE PISTON SEAL AND CAUSES THEM TO SWELL AND DETERIORATE.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEALS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC DISC CALIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY DEVELOP FLUID LEAKS WHICH COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ACTION. LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION MAY LEAD TO LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1978 to November 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.