Parking brake: conventionalRecall 91V-133 · 1991 Chevrolet P3
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-133 covers 744 1991 Chevrolet P3 for a parking brake: conventional problem, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V133000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE AUTOMATIC APPLY TRANSMISSION MOUNTED PARKING BRAKE LEVER PIVOT BOLT "FINGER" MAY BE LOOSE.
The risk
THE LOOSE PIVOT BOLT COULD ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKES TORELEASE AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN SET MANUALLY; IF THE BOLT FALLS OFF WHEN THEAUTOMATIC APPLY PARKING BRAKE IS SET, THERE IS INSUFFICIENT BRAKING TO HOLD THEVEHICLE IF IT IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT INVEHICLE MOVEMENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND POSSIBLY IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
TORQUE PIVOT BOLT TO SPECIFICATIONS.
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: P3 MOTORHOME CHASSIS (16,000 LBS. GVW).
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 November 1, 1990 to April 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.