Safety Recall NHTSA · 77V154000 Reported September 20, 1977

Brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder

Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 47,177 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77V154000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
47,177
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 20, 1977

Defect Summary

On the involved vehicles, the rear rubber seal of the brake master cylinder may prematurely wear. Abnormal air infiltration into the hydraulic system would result, causing self-bleeding difficulty. Also, longer brake pedal travel would be experienced and could lead to partial or total loss of action on the front end brakes.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir and install a new type of brake level warning indicator, without charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 77V154000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 77V154000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 77V154000?

NHTSA recall 77V154000 was issued by Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. on September 20, 1977. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder. The recall affects approximately 47,177 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77V154000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.