Vehicle recall 78V247000 · November 13, 1978
Oldsmobile 88 and 98
A gasket was mistakenly placed between the brake master cylinder and the power boost which prevented the two parts from fitting together properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A gasket was mistakenly placed between the brake master cylinder and the power boost which prevented the two parts from fitting together properly. Damage may have resulted to the mounting ears of the master cylinder and the hydro-boost. This condition could lead to brake failure.
- Remedy
- The dealer will install a new brake master cylinder and hydro-boost unit, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines.system: service brakes; master cylinder.consequences of defect: loss of braking could occur, causing loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V247000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 13, 1978
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 27, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 67
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Oldsmobile 88 (1979): 1979
- Oldsmobile 98 (1979): 1979
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