NHTSA recall 83V092000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 83V092000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1983-09-14 |
| Owners notified | 1983-09-20 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE |
| Units potentially affected | 29 |
What is wrong
PARKING BRAKE CABLES CONTAIN INCORRECT SPRINGS. THESE SPRINGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".
The remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN ADJUSTED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, THE INCORRECTSPRINGS CAN CAUSE REAR BRAKE DRAG. THIS MAY RESULT IN POOR FUEL ECONOMY,PREMATURE LINING WEAR, OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE DRUMS, AND GRABBING OR UNEVENBRAKE ACTION WHICH CAN CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT.
| 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY | Built 1982-12-01 to 1983-01-01. |
|---|---|
| 1983 PONTIAC 6000 | Built 1982-12-01 to 1983-01-01. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.