| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: EA86006 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: BUICK |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: CENTURY | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1980 |
| Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | Manufacturer's Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Date Opened: Nov, 27 1985 | Date Closed: Nov, 28 1988 |
| Subject: BRAKE BACKING PLATE | Summary: Summary:gm is conducting a voluntary recall campaign (85v-048)involving 2,136,826 vehicles. the recall is limited to vehicles built atcertain assembly plants which, according to gm, overtorqued the brakepipe nut,thereby overstressing the wheel cylinder support area of thebacking plate.analysis:front brakes provide sufficient braking for passenger carsin most non-emergency situations. all affected trucks are included inthe current recall.in most cases the problem is discovered during brakemaintenance.the recall appears to cover those groups of cars with thehighest failure rates.status:analyzing gm ir response and new complaint data. draft closingreport by 5/15/88.=== |
