Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 76V-022 · 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 76V-022 covers 66,276 1976 Chevrolet Chevette for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V022000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 76C06.POSSIBILITY FOR ONE OR BOTH OF THE FRONT BRAKEHOSES TO BECOME HOOKED ON THE REAR END OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM CROSS SHAFTWHICH IS PART OF THE FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION.IF THIS OCCURS, THE HOSE WILL RUBAGAINST THE END OF THE CROSS SHAFT WHICH CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN RUPTURE OFBRAKE HOSE, LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND CONSEQUENT LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND REPLACING HOSE WHERE NECESSARY.ALSO INSTALL A SHIELD ONREAR END OF BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARM CROSS SHAFTS TO PREVENT HOSEFROM BECOMING HOOKED).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.