Recalls › 80V125000

NHTSA recall 80V125000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Buick Electra and 3 more

Reported Sep 25, 19804,615 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1980 – Aug 1, 1980

The defect

The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles. The incorrect bracket may cause the service brakes to remain partially applied, resulting in brake overheating and reduced braking effectiveness.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the pedal support bracket at no charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Buick Electra
1981
Buick Lesabre
1981
Chevrolet Caprice
1981
Chevrolet Impala
1981

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines.system: service brakes; brake pedal, support bracket.consequences of defect: this defect could cause an accident, especially insituations which require a minimum vehicle stopping distance.