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1986 Chevrolet Corvette Recall NHTSA 86V120000

Release Date:
Applicable Country:
USA
NHTSA Campaign Number:
86V120000
Manufacturer:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component(s):
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    • FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
      • MASTER CYLINDER

Summary

SEVERE AND UNUSUAL BRAKING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CENTER VALVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SUFFICIENT DAMAGE OCCURS, LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES MAY OCCUR WITH INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AND REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY. THE REDUCTION OF BRAKING ABILITY AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

NEW MASTER CYLINDER CENTER VALVE AND RELATED PARTS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES/MASTER CYLINDER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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