1979 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
1979 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall Title: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
1979 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall Date: 1979-03-13
1979 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 79V069000
1979 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1979 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall Component(s): PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
1979 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 92
1979 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall Overview: VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. AN INCORRECT PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTING SPRING WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
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1979 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES.SYSTEM: PARKING; EMERGENCY BRAKES, MECHANICAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE PARKINGBRAKE APPLIED AND GEAR SHIFT NOT IN PARK, IT COULD ROLL FREE, CAUSINGPROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.