1981 BUICK ELECTRA RECALL - #81V037000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM HOSES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". THE MATERIAL USED IN THE HOSES WILL NOT PERFORM ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS REGULATION IS STATED AS, "TO REDUCE DEATH AND INJURIES OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE FROM PRESSURE OR VACUUM LOSS DUE TO HOSE ASSEMBLY RUPTURE".
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 BUICK ELECTRA |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1980 - 8/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
4/8/1981 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/6/1981 |
| # Affected |
93 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM HOSES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". THE MATERIAL USED IN THE HOSES WILL NOT PERFORM ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS REGULATION IS STATED AS, "TO REDUCE DEATH AND INJURIES OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE FROM PRESSURE OR VACUUM LOSS DUE TO HOSE ASSEMBLY RUPTURE". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE VACUUM PUMP INLET AND OUTLET HOSES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 307 CID V-8 ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF PRESSURE OR VACUUM MAY DEGRADE BRAKEPERFORMANCE AND RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. LOSS OF BRAKES MAY ALSOOCCUR IF HOSES FAIL. EITHER CONDITION MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1981 BUICK ELECTRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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