Make : CHEVROLET | Model : SE60 | Year : 1976 |
Build Dates : 19760101 - 19760701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V015000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19800314 | Date Received by ODI: 19800226 | Date Added to Database: 19800307 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3580 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PEDAL PUSH ROD ASSEMBLIES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXTREME WEAR AFTER EXTENDED USE. THIS WEAR COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE PUSH ROD TO DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THE WEAR RESULTS FROM EXCESSIVE RETURN PRESSURE ON THE PUSH ROD FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING WHICH WAS MISTAKENLY INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM PUSH ROD ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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