NHTSA Recall 83V092000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V092000; Date: Sep. 14, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Chevrolet Celebrity; 1983 Pontiac 6000
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 29
Recall Summary:
Parking brake cables contain incorrect springs. These springs fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems".
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and install new rear parking brake cable if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: parking brakes; hydraulic brake systems. Consequences of defect: when adjusted to proper specifications, the incorrectsprings can cause rear brake drag. This may result in poor fuel economy,premature lining wear, overheating of the brake drums, and grabbing or unevenbrake action which can contribute to an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 20, 1983
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