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Safety recall · 77V132000

Service brakes: shoes / linings Plymouth recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on September 1, 1977. It covers about 89 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
77V132000
Reported
Sep 1, 1977
Vehicles
89
Area
Brakes

The problem

Incorrect rear brake linings were installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "Hydraulic brake systems". The existing brake linings could allow brake fluid to leak, causing partial loss of braking.

The fix

Dealer will replace the rear brake lining with the proper lining, without charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: service brakes; rear brake lining.Consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could lead to a lossof vehicle control and an accident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V132000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1978 Plymouth Fury12C

Questions

Is the 77V132000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 77V132000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 77V132000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on September 1, 1977. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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