CHAMPION WRANGLER 1977: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V103000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION | WRANGLER | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-07-12 | 1977-06-28 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: CHAMPION MOTOR COACH, INC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 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.
