KROMAG, A.G. OF AUSTRIA: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by KROMAG, A.G. OF AUSTRIA in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

January 24, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:OTHER

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.

NHTSA ID: 79V034000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 15,998

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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