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NHTSARecalled Feb 15, 1978 · #78V033000

BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:DISC BRAKES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION IN HEAVY RAIN, THERE MAY BE A NOTICEABLE INITIAL REDUCTION IN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REAR DISC BRAKE, FOLLOWED BY A GRADUAL RECOVERY TO NORMAL, DRY CONDITION EFFECTIVENESS. IF PEDAL FORCE IS NOT INCREASED TO COMPENSATE, LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES WILL RESULT. IF PEDAL FORCE IS NOT REDUCED AFTER RECOVERY, A REAR WHEEL SKID COULD RESULT.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:DISC BRAKES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS WITH PADS WHICH WILL IMPROVE BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN WET WEATHER.

View the official CPSC notice