NHTSA Recall 81V037000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V037000; Date: Mar. 23, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Buick Electra; 1981 Buick Lesabre
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 93
Recall Summary:
The power brake vacuum hoses may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses". The material used in the hoses will not perform according to specifications. The purpose of this regulation is stated as, "to reduce death and injuries occurring as a result of brake system failure from pressure or vacuum loss due to hose assembly rupture".
How to Fix:
The vacuum pump inlet and outlet hoses will be replaced free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 307 cid v-8 engines. System: service brakes; brake hoses. Consequences of defect: loss of pressure or vacuum may degrade brakeperformance and result in increased stopping distance. Loss of brakes may alsooccur if hoses fail. Either condition may result in an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 6, 1981
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