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NHTSARecalled Aug 3, 1987 · #87V121000

BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:CHAMBER:BRAKE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION. BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITYAT THAT FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICTED STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AVEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:CHAMBER:BRAKE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

AS NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW REINFORCED FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE ON VEHICLES WITHOUT ONE.

View the official CPSC notice