Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 94V-242 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 94V-242 covers 262 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V242000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLT WAS STARTED IN THE WELD NUT, BUT WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY CAUSING THE BOLT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WELD NUT.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR HAND-STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINKAGE; PEDAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY UTILITY VEHICLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN AREASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT1-810-456-4547. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETYADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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, 1994 to November 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.