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NHTSARecalled Apr 29, 1985 · #85V048000

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM WHEEL CYLINDERS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM WHEEL CYLINDERS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING.

View the official CPSC notice