Automobile Recall Information for the GMC CABALLERO 1979


Make : GMC Model : CABALLERO Year : 1979
Manufacturing Dates : / / - / /
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V048000
Date Owner's Notified: / / Date Received by ODI: 04/29/1985 Date Added to Databse: 05/01/1985
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1810000
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:
     
Remedy:
      ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING.
Report Initiator: ODI Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:

     

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