Vehicle recall 73V097000 · May 1, 1973

Flxible 111CDD061, 111DDD051 and 2 more models

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Flxible campaign no 78-24-2.POSSIBILITY that an improper length (short) pinwas used in the brake pedal to brake valve assembly.if this conditionexists,prolonged use of this pin could result in loss of braking action.(correct by inspecting and installing proper length pin.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V097000
Reported to NHTSA: May 1, 1973
Filed by: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Owner notification: May 16, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 809
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Recall 73V097000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Flxible 111CCD061 (1972): 1972
Flxible 111CDD061 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
Flxible 111DCD061 (1973): 1973
Flxible 111DDD051 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972

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