NHTSA recall 92V-056 (92V056000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported April 14, 1992 - about 177 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 92V056000
- Also written as
- 92V-056
- Reported
- April 14, 1992
- Vehicles affected
- ~177
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
THE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY NOT HAVE ENGAGED THE LOCKING MATERIAL ON THE BOLT. THE BOLT CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
Why it is dangerous
IF THE PIVOT BOLT DISENGAGES FROM THE NUT WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF BRAKE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT INA VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS SHOULD INSPECT THE HAND STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO SPECIFICATION.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-056 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.