NHTSA Recall 83V007000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V007000; Date: Jan. 1, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Buick Century; 1982 Buick Skylark; 1982 Chevrolet Celebrity; 1982 Chevrolet Citation; 1982 Pontiac 6000; 1982 Pontiac Phoenix
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 15,495
Recall Summary:
Rear brake hoses may have been manufactured incorrectly when the metal end fittings were installed. Some rear brake hoses may separate from the metal end fittings when subjected to the pulling force specified by federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, "brake hoses".
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and replace, if necessary, the rear brake hoses at no charge to owners.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; rear brake hoses. Consequences of defect: a separation may result in a loss of brake fluid and apartial loss of braking action. A partial loss of braking action could resultin a vehicle crash in situations in which a minimum stopping distance isrequired.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 27, 1983
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