Vehicle recall 77V103000 · June 28, 1977
1977 Champion Wrangler
On the involved vehicles, the bolts that fasten the front disc brake caliper onto the steering knuckle could work loose, causing the front brakes to either lock-up or become…
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- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the bolts that fasten the front disc brake caliper onto the steering knuckle could work loose, causing the front brakes to either lock-up or become inoperative.
- Remedy
- The dealer will exchange the brake caliper bolts for improved design bolts that contain self locking features. This will be performed free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: vans equipped with 4 wheel drive.system: service brakes; hydraulic shoe disc brake system.consequences of defect: front brake failure could cause loss of vehicle controland an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V103000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 28, 1977
- Filed by
- CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.
- Owner notification
- July 12, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Champion Wrangler (1977): 1977
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