OLDSMOBILE TORONADO 1979: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V069000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OLDSMOBILE | TORONADO | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-04-23 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-11-01 - 1978-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 92
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105
VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". AN INCORRECT PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTING SPRING WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES.
THE CALIPER ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES.SYSTEM: PARKING; EMERGENCY BRAKES, MECHANICAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE PARKINGBRAKE APPLIED AND GEAR SHIFT NOT IN "PARK", IT COULD ROLL FREE, CAUSINGPROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
