Vehicle recall 79V101000 · April 17, 1979

1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass

An incorrect fluid was used as an assembly aid (lubrication) during installation of the piston seal in front brake calipers which were installed in 10.5" x 1" disc brake…

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

Summary: An incorrect fluid was used as an assembly aid (lubrication) during installation of the piston seal in front brake calipers which were installed in 10.5" x 1" disc brake assemblies used on "a" series cars. The incorrect fluid attacks the piston seal and causes them to swell and deteriorate.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the brake caliper piston seals.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic disc caliper.consequences of defect: this condition may develop fluid leaks which couldresult in loss of front brake action. Loss of braking action may lead to lossof vehicle control and an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V101000
Reported to NHTSA: April 17, 1979
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: April 19, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 46
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 79V101000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Oldsmobile Cutlass (1979): 1979

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