Recall campaign · NHTSA 77V095000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

PATHFINDER EQUIPMENT CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1977-06-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 77V095000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer: PATHFINDER EQUIPMENT CO.
Vehicles affected: 195
Reported to NHTSA: 1977-06-17

Defect description

THE ATTACHING BOLTS FOR THE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY BECOME LOOSE. FAILURE OF THESE ATTACHING BOLTS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING CAPABILITY AND FAILURE OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLTS, TIGHTENING NEW BOLTS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS, 4-WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS, ATTACHING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSINGLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

Model	Years on record
PATHFINDER B300	1977
PATHFINDER Vancharger	1977

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.