Defect Investigation Detail

CHEVROLET / CHEVETTE / 1979

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: EA86033 Vehicale/Equipment Name: CHEVROLET
Vehicale/Equipment Model: CHEVETTE Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1979
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Manufacturer's Name: General Motors, LLC
Date Opened: Sep, 30 1986 Date Closed: Aug, 25 1987
Subject: BRAKE FAILURE Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:gm maintains that there is no defect in the design.spatial relationship does not change with application of pedal force.gm believes that their test data demonstrates that pedal, bracket, and firewall are sufficiently stout.gm reportsno field complaints on this alleged defect. analysis:this alleged defect was reported in a bendix trade publication. it cited firewall flexing as reducing the pedal free play and preventingthe master cylinder from compensating normally.status:on dec 11,1986, a memo was sent to vrtc requesting testing on a vehicle in order to evaluate the alleged defect.vrtc has purchased a test vehicle and testing has been completed.draft report in review cycle. proposed action:closed aug 25,1987===