Foundation components: differential proportional valveRecall 81V-069 · 1979–1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit
ZIMMER HOMES CORP. recall 81V-069 covers 36 1979–1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit for a foundation components: differential proportional valve problem, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE IS APPROXIMATELY 10 PERCENT LONGER THAN IS PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".
The fix
THE PROPORTIONING VALVE WILL BE MODIFIED TO INCREASE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; PROPORTIONING VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR, ESPECIALLY IN SITUATIONSREQUIRING A MINIMUM VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.NOTE: UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED, CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID SITUATIONSWHICH MIGHT REQUIRE HARD BRAKING.
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 December 1, 1980 to April 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.