Vehicle recall 84V057000 · May 2, 1984
1984 Nissan 300ZX
Brakes may fail suddenly when applied.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Brakes may fail suddenly when applied. Components within the master cylinder may be expelled because a clip which retains them may not be properly installed.
- Remedy
- A new "c" clip will be installed at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; master cylinder.consequences of defect: if the clip falls off or breaks, and brakes areforcefully applied, brake fluid and braking function will be lost. Loss ofvehicle control and an accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V057000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 1984
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 23, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,909
- 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.
- Nissan 300ZX (1984): 1984
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