Foundation components: differential proportional valveRecall 75V-214 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 75V-214 covers 39,278 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a foundation components: differential proportional valve problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V214000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 76C04, PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO. 76C7, OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO.76C1, BUICK CAMPAIGN NO. 76C1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINATION VALVE, WHICHIS A PART OF THE HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLYMANUFACTURED AND COULD MALFUNCTION.SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLEIS IN MOTION AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED.A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGVALVE WHERE NECESSARY.) PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.