Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 80V-150 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 80V-150 covers 364 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V150000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE RETAINER CLIP FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD. THE ABSENCE OF THIS RETAINER CLIP COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE MASTER CYCLINDER PUSH ROD.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE RETAINER CLIP ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER CLIPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION. THISCONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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 September 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.