Recall
Steyr Magnum Mk Ii — 79V033000
NHTSA ID
79V033000
Make
Steyr
Model
Magnum Mk Ii
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1979-01-24
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Units Affected
15,927
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY GRAB WHEN THE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE IS ACTUATED. THIS COULD RESULT IN A WEDGE TYPE ACTION OF ONE SHOE BETWEEN THE BRAKE DRUM AND THE TWIST KEY, WHICH IN TURN COULD PRODUCE AN IRREVERSIBLE BRAKING EFFECT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.