NHTSA Recall 78V271000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Equipment. Reported 1978-12-29. An estimated 1,100 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THIS REQUIRES THAT SCHOOL BUSES HAVE A BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT LOCATED ON OR WITHIN FOUR INCHES OF THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR FILLER CAP.
What the manufacturer will do
CORRECTIVE ACTION: THE OWNER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROPER LABEL AND MAY INSTALL IT HIMSELF OR HAVE IT DONE BY THE DEALER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPACT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS PACKAGE.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; BRAKE FLUID LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS LABEL PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNINGRESERVOIR MAINTENANCE. LACK OF SUCH INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO UNSAFE VEHICLEOPERATION.