Defect Investigation Detail
PONTIAC / BONNEVILLE / 1987
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: EA89028 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: PONTIAC |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: BONNEVILLE | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1987 |
| Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | Manufacturer's Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Date Opened: Jul, 28 1989 | Date Closed: Jul, 27 1990 |
| Subject: REAR BRAKE PIN | Summary: Summary:these vehicles have rear drum brakes.the parking lever pivotpin is held by an e ring.when the ring fails, parts of the ring andpin fall loose into the drum and may jam the brake, locking the wheel.a stronger e ring is used in 1988 and newer cars.this investigationhas been expanded to include gms c body cars listed above (e ring commonto all cars shown).=== |