Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 80V-125 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 80V-125 covers 4,615 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V125000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET WHICH WAS DESIGNED FOR USE IN DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES. THE INCORRECT BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE SERVICE BRAKES TO REMAIN PARTIALLY APPLIED, RESULTING IN BRAKE OVERHEATING AND REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL, SUPPORT BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY INSITUATIONS WHICH REQUIRE A MINIMUM VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1980 to August 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.