NHTSA recall 94V-242 (94V242000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported December 12, 1994 - about 262 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 94V242000
- Also written as
- 94V-242
- Reported
- December 12, 1994
- Vehicles affected
- ~262
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLT WAS STARTED IN THE WELD NUT, BUT WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY CAUSING THE BOLT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WELD NUT.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR HAND-STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-242 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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