The 1980 Rover 3500 has 2 recalls, the most serious being a fuel hose that can seep fuel near the tank, creating a fire risk.
The second recall concerns the brake master cylinder, where heat can trigger a chemical reaction between brake fluid and a metal spring inside the secondary piston chamber. This reaction produces hydrogen gas that increases the distance the piston must travel, reducing the effectiveness of the rear brakes and extending stopping distances.
At a glance
What can fail
In hot conditions, moisture in the brake fluid reacts chemically with the galvanized brake spring in the master cylinder's secondary piston chamber, producing hydrogen gas that increases piston travel and reduces rear brake efficiency.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Fuel may seep from the hose connecting the fuel spill return pipe to the fuel tank inlet pipe, creating a fire hazard.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
