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1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 85V048000
- Release Date:
- Applicable Country:
- USA
- NHTSA Campaign Number:
- 85V048000
- Manufacturer:
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Component(s):
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary
EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
Remedy
ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING.
Notes
NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1985. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MIDSIZE PASSENGER CARS AND SMALL TRUCKS. SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES.
Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall
Other Recalls For The 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
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- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 77V181000
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 78V115000
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 78V139000
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 79V175000
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 81V025000
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