Defect Description For Recall
On The Involved Vehicles, The Rear Rubber Seal Of The Brake Master Cylinder May Prematurely Wear. Abnormal Air Infiltration Into The Hydraulic System Would Result, Causing Self-Bleeding Difficulty. Also, Longer Brake Pedal Travel Would Be Experienced And Could Lead To Partial Or Total Loss Of Action On The Front End Brakes.
Make Of Vehicle
FIAT
Model Of Vehicle
131
Year
1976
Recall Campaign Number
77V154000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace The Brake Master Cylinder And Brake Fluid Reservoir And Install A New Type Of Brake Level Warning Indicator, Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fiat Motors Of N.A., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
47177
Date Owners Notified
19771104
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fiat Motors Of N.A., Inc.
Date Report Received
19770920