NHTSA Recall 80V135000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V135000; Date: Oct. 15, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Chevrolet Caprice; 1980 Chevrolet Impala
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 24,719
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the front brake pipe and the engine oil pan. This condition could cause the brake pipe to contact the left hand front edge of the oil pan, resulting in wear and, eventually, damage to the brake pipe. This could lead to a loss of brake fluid and subsequent loss of brakes.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the brake pipe, if necessary, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3. 8 liter cid v-6engines. System: service brakes; hydraulic lines, metallic. Consequences of defect: loss of front braking at a time when minimum vehiclestopping distance is required could result in an accident. Note: the driver may be alerted to brake fluid loss by illumination of thebrake warning light.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 1980
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