| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 28964 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: CHEVROLET |
| Recalled Component Id: 000004510000001728000000076 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: MALIBU | Model Year: 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V048000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | Manufacturer That Filed Report: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: -- | End date of Manufacturing: -- |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 1810000 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : -- | Recall Initiator: ODI |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : General Motors, LLC | Report Received Date: Apr, 29 1985 |
| Record Creation date : May, 01 1985 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. front brakes would remain operational. | Consequence Summary: |
| Corrective Summary : Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating. | Recall Notes: Note: owner notification will begin after september 1, 1985 and should be completed by september 30, 1985.vehicle description: midsize passenger cars and small trucks. system: rear brakes. |
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