NHTSA recall 80V125000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 80V125000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1980-09-25 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 4615 |
What is wrong
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET WHICH WAS DESIGNED FOR USE IN DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES. THE INCORRECT BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE SERVICE BRAKES TO REMAIN PARTIALLY APPLIED, RESULTING IN BRAKE OVERHEATING AND REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
The remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL, SUPPORT BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY INSITUATIONS WHICH REQUIRE A MINIMUM VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
| 1981 BUICK ELECTRA | Built 1980-08-01 to 1980-08-01. |
|---|---|
| 1981 BUICK LESABRE | Built 1980-08-01 to 1980-08-01. |
| 1981 CHEVROLET CAPRICE | Built 1980-08-01 to 1980-08-01. |
| 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA | Built 1980-08-01 to 1980-08-01. |
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