Defect Description For Recall
The Possibility Exists That Under High Ambient/Underhood Temperatures, A Chemical Action May Take Place Between Any Water Content In The Brake Fluid And The Brake Spring In The Master Cylinder Secondary Piston Chamber. As A Result Of This Chemical Action, A Gas Develops (Hydrogen) Which Displaces The Brake Fluid Causing A Progressive Increase In Brake Master Cylinder Piston Travel With Subsequent Decrease In The Efficiency Of The Rear Braking System.
Make Of Vehicle
LAND ROVER
Model Of Vehicle
3500
Year
1980
Recall Campaign Number
80V107000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Replace The Brake Master Cylinder On The Involved Vehicles At No Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars
Start Of Manufacture
19790601
End Of Manufacture
19800801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1300
Date Owners Notified
19810904
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Land Rover
Date Report Received
19800815