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1980 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 85V048000

Release Date:
Applicable Country:
USA
NHTSA Campaign Number:
85V048000
Manufacturer:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component(s):
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    • FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
      • DRUM
        • WHEEL CYLINDERS

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 1980 Chevrolet Malibu

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