| Make : STEYR | Model : SPORT | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 19770401 - 19781101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V033000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790223 | Date Received by ODI: 19790124 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 15927 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY GRAB WHEN THE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE IS ACTUATED. THIS COULD RESULT IN A WEDGE TYPE ACTION OF ONE SHOE BETWEEN THE BRAKE DRUM AND THE TWIST KEY, WHICH IN TURN COULD PRODUCE AN IRREVERSIBLE BRAKING EFFECT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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