Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 84V-093 · Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 84V-093 covers 30,868 Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V093000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
REAR BRAKE HOSES WERE NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 106, "BRAKE HOSES". HOSES COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE END FITTINGS WHEN SUBJECTED TO A PULLING FORCE.
The fix
A NEW HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, BRAKES WILL BE SERVICED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE HOSE FROM ITS METAL END FITTING WOULDRESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF SOME BRAKE ACTION. AN ACCIDENT COULDRESULT UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING MINIMUM 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 January 1, 1984 to February 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.