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Vehicle recall 80V107000 · August 15, 1980

1980 Land Rover 3500

The possibility exists that under high ambient/underhood temperatures, a chemical action may take place between any water content in the brake fluid and the brake spring in the…

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

Summary
The possibility exists that under high ambient/underhood temperatures, a chemical action may take place between any water content in the brake fluid and the brake spring in the master cylinder secondary piston chamber. As a result of this chemical action, a gas develops (hydrogen) which displaces the brake fluid causing a progressive increase in brake master cylinder piston travel with subsequent decrease in the efficiency of the rear braking system.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder on the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic, master cylinder pistons.consequences of defect: a decrease in rear brake efficiency would lengthen thestopping distance of vehicle, and in a sudden stop situation, could result inan accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
80V107000
Reported to NHTSA
August 15, 1980
Filed by
JAGUAR CARS
Owner notification
September 4, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected
1,300
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Recall 80V107000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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