Recall campaign · NHTSA 83V092000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1983-09-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 83V092000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable

Component: Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 29
Reported to NHTSA: 1983-09-14
Owners notified: 1983-09-20

Defect description

PARKING BRAKE CABLES CONTAIN INCORRECT SPRINGS. THESE SPRINGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE IF NECESSARY.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

Model	Years on record
Chevrolet Celebrity	1983
Pontiac 6000	1983

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.