| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: EA87009 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: CHEVROLET |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: ASTRO | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1986 |
| Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | Manufacturer's Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Date Opened: Jan, 21 1987 | Date Closed: Aug, 16 1988 |
| Subject: REAR BRAKES | Summary: Analysis: the proposed gm changes should reduce the front-bias in therear brake system.however there is no indication that gm will retrofitthe 1985 and 1986 model year vehicles.reports indicate that the problemmay not lie in the brake biasing system, but rather in malfunctioningor improperly designed rear brake adjusters.status: analyzing response from gm dated 5/12/87.awaiting reply from nhtsa's legal staff concerning gm's response.told to "sit on it a while" by mr. parker at 8/20/87 briefing.after legal's reply, the data will be updated and an actiondecision will be forwarded for supervisor's review.=== |
