NHTSA Recall # | 31652 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 83V092000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CELEBRITY |
Model Year | 1983 |
Component | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE |
Date of notification | 20/09/83 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/12/82 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/01/83 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/09/83 |
Report created | 13/10/83 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 105 |
Estimated number of affected units | 29 |
Defect summary | Parking brake cables contain incorrect springs. These springs fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | 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. |