Recalls for your 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Recalls for 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The rear brake wheel cylinder retainer on the involved vehicles may not have been properly installed.  Should the wheel cylinder retainer become completely disengaged, the wheel cylinder could move outboard causing a loss of brake fluid and a loss of rear braking action.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will reposition the rear wheel brake cylinder retainers, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear wheel brake cylinder retainers.consequences of defect: loss of rear braking capability can occur withoutwarning and an accident could result.note: loss of braking action will be signalled to driver by the warning lighton the dash and by an increase in brake pedal travel and increased vehiclestopping distances.