Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 86V-120 · 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 86V-120 covers 18,223 1986 Chevrolet Corvette for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V120000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SEVERE AND UNUSUAL BRAKING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CENTER VALVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SUFFICIENT DAMAGE OCCURS, LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES MAY OCCUR WITH INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AND REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY. THE REDUCTION OF BRAKING ABILITY AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
NEW MASTER CYLINDER CENTER VALVE AND RELATED PARTS WILL BE INSTALLED.
SYSTEM: BRAKES/MASTER CYLINDER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 April 1, 1985 to February 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.