Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 85V-135 · 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-135 covers 294 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V135000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CLUTCH CABLE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED CAUSING THE CABLE TO CONTACT THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THIS MAY CAUSE WEAR THROUGH, BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
SECURE CLUTCH CABLE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE. ALSO, REPLACE BRAKE PIPE IF IT SHOWS ANY SIGN OF WEAR.
SYSTEM: CLUTCH CABLE AND MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.
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, 1985 to May 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.