Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 84V-057 · 1984 Nissan 300zx
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 84V-057 covers 11,909 1984 Nissan 300zx for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BRAKES MAY FAIL SUDDENLY WHEN APPLIED. COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BE EXPELLED BECAUSE A CLIP WHICH RETAINS THEM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.
The fix
A NEW "C" CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE CLIP FALLS OFF OR BREAKS, AND BRAKES AREFORCEFULLY APPLIED, BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKING FUNCTION WILL BE LOST. LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
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 July 1, 1983 to November 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.