Vehicle recall 77V132000 · September 1, 1977
1978 Plymouth Fury
Incorrect rear brake linings were installed on the involved vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Incorrect rear brake linings were installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". The existing brake linings could allow brake fluid to leak, causing partial loss of braking.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the rear brake lining with the proper lining, without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear brake lining.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could lead to a lossof vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V132000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 1, 1977
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 24, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 89
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Plymouth Fury (1978): 1978
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