Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 95V-048 · Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 95V-048 covers 6,523 Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V048000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; PEDALS AND LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER VANS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, OLDSMOBILE AT1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'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 February 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.