NHTSA Recall 83V064000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V064000; Date: Jul. 7, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Chevrolet Corvette
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 9,197
Recall Summary:
Attaching bolts were mistakenly coated with a slippery material during production. This material will act as a lubricant and bolts may loosen and eventually fall off.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install new caliper bracket bolts free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; front brake caliper bracket to steering knuckleattaching bolt. Consequences of defect: the front brake assembly could become partiallyseparated from the knuckle assembly, causing the wheel to lock. Loss of vehiclecontrol without prior warning and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 27, 1983
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