CLUTCH CABLE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED CAUSING THE CABLE TO CONTACT THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE
— Recall Campaign #85V135000
CLUTCH CABLE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED CAUSING THE CABLE TO CONTACT THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THIS MAY CAUSE WEAR THROUGH, BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 294 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85V135000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 23, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85V135000 |
| Units affected: | 294 |
- Description:
- CLUTCH CABLE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED CAUSING THE CABLE TO CONTACT THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THIS MAY CAUSE WEAR THROUGH, BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- SECURE CLUTCH CABLE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE. ALSO, REPLACE BRAKE PIPE IF IT SHOWS ANY SIGN OF WEAR.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: CLUTCH CABLE AND MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.