1980 CHEVROLET CITATION RECALL - #81V095000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DURING HIGH DECELERATION BRAKING. THE PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE PROPORTIONER VALVES IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1978 - 8/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
8/12/1981 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/25/1981 |
| # Affected |
47,371 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE |
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| Description |
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DURING HIGH DECELERATION BRAKING. THE PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE PROPORTIONER VALVES IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM PROPORTIONER VALVES AND IF NECESSARY INSTALL NEW VALVES. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: REAR BRAKE LOCKUP COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for SEATS
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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