Defect Investigation Detail

PONTIAC / FIERO / 1985

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: EA87008 Vehicale/Equipment Name: PONTIAC
Vehicale/Equipment Model: FIERO Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1985
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Manufacturer's Name: General Motors, LLC
Date Opened: Dec, 17 1986 Date Closed: Jul, 22 1988
Subject: REAR BRAKES Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:gmreviewed the matter and"...has not identified a safety-related brake condition that requiresfield correction."analysis:it appears that the parking brake actuation system or thepistons within the caliper can seize prohibiting rear disc brake func-tion.a seized calipers can result in uneven brake operation (pull)and/or total loss of the emergency brake function.status:test request at etf and near completion.awaiting gm response to june 17, 1988 information request.===