Mechanical: linkage and cableRecall 83V-092 · Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 83V-092 covers 29 Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles for a mechanical: linkage and cable problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V092000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PARKING BRAKE CABLES CONTAIN INCORRECT SPRINGS. THESE SPRINGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN ADJUSTED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, THE INCORRECTSPRINGS CAN CAUSE REAR BRAKE DRAG. THIS MAY RESULT IN POOR FUEL ECONOMY,PREMATURE LINING WEAR, OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE DRUMS, AND GRABBING OR UNEVENBRAKE ACTION WHICH CAN CONTRIBUTE TO 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 December 1, 1982 to January 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.