PATHFINDER B300 1977: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V095000

Make Model Year
PATHFINDER B300 1977
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1977-06-17 1979-10-12

Manufacturers Involved: PATHFINDER AUTO LAMP CO.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 195

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE ATTACHING BOLTS FOR THE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY BECOME LOOSE. FAILURE OF THESE ATTACHING BOLTS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING CAPABILITY AND FAILURE OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLTS, TIGHTENING NEW BOLTS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS, 4-WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS, ATTACHING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSINGLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.