NHTSA Recall 80V125000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V125000; Date: Sep. 25, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Buick Electra; 1981 Buick Lesabre; 1981 Chevrolet Caprice; 1981 Chevrolet Impala
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,615
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the pedal support bracket at no charge to owner.
Recall 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.
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