1983 PONTIAC 6000 RECALL - #83V092000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : MECHANICAL : LINKAGE AND CABLE
PARKING BRAKE CABLES CONTAIN INCORRECT SPRINGS. THESE SPRINGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 PONTIAC 6000 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1982 - 1/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
10/13/1983 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/20/1983 |
| # Affected |
29 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE |
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| Description |
PARKING BRAKE CABLES CONTAIN INCORRECT SPRINGS. THESE SPRINGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN ADJUSTED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, THE INCORRECTSPRINGS CAN CAUSE REAR BRAKE DRAG. THIS MAY RESULT IN POOR FUEL ECONOMY,PREMATURE LINING WEAR, OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE DRUMS, AND GRABBING OR UNEVENBRAKE ACTION WHICH CAN CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1983 PONTIAC 6000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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