Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)Recall 82V-018 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 82V-018 covers 4,987 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V018000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE CLUTCH CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS OPERATED. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT IN WEAR THROUGH OF THE INSULATION ON THE CLUTCH CABLE. THE RESULTING METAL ON METAL CONTACT COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE BRAKE PIPE, LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT SYSTEM BY PROVIDING A MINIMUM 1/2 INCH CLEARANCE BETWEEN CLUTCH CABLE AND BRAKE PIPE TO AVOID METAL ON METAL CONTACT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR SPEED MANUALTRANSMISSION AND POWER BRAKES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; CLUTCH ASSEMBLY LINKAGE, FLEXIBLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND 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 September 1, 1981 to December 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.