Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 75V-175 · 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 75V-175 covers 4,107 1976 Chevrolet Chevette for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V175000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 76-C-01.POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE PIPE ATTHE CONNECTOR TO THE JUNCTION BLOCK LOCATED ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVERMAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE.ON BUMPY TERRAIN, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THEBRAKE PIPE TO VIBRATE AND FAIL (CRACK OR BREAK) ALLOWING LOSS OF HYDRAULICBRAKE FLUID AND REAR BRAKING ACTION.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS IT COULD RESULTIN VEHICLE CRASH DUE TO INCREASED NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND ADDING AN ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIP).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.