NHTSA recall 83V106000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 83V106000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1983-10-13 |
| Owners notified | 1983-10-25 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 4667 |
What is wrong
THE MASTER CYLINDER REAR BRAKE PIPE, WHICH CARRIES BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES, MAY DEVELOP A LEAK DUE TO EXTENDED CHAFING ON THE AIR CLEANER RESONATOR BRACKET.
The remedy
IF UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER FINDS THAT THERE IS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE, THE PIPE WILL BE REFORMED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY THREE QUARTER INCH SPACE. ONLY THOSE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.7LITER DIESEL ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER, REAR BRAKE PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKINGACTION AT THE REAR WHEELS. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULDRESULT, PARTICULARLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED.
| 1983 BUICK REGAL | Built 1982-08-01 to 1983-06-01. |
|---|---|
| 1983 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO | Built 1982-08-01 to 1983-06-01. |
| 1983 CHEVROLET MALIBU | Built 1982-08-01 to 1983-06-01. |
| 1983 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO | Built 1982-08-01 to 1983-06-01. |
| 1983 GMC CABALLERO | Built 1982-08-01 to 1983-06-01. |
| 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS | Built 1982-08-01 to 1983-06-01. |
| 1983 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | Built 1982-08-01 to 1983-06-01. |
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