OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
80V135000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Oct 15, 1980 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT BRAKE PIPE AND THE ENGINE OIL PAN. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE PIPE TO CONTACT THE LEFT HAND FRONT EDGE OF THE OIL PAN, RESULTING IN WEAR AND, EVENTUALLY, DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE PIPE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKES.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER CID V-6ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINES, METALLIC.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM VEHICLESTOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE DRIVER MAY BE ALERTED TO BRAKE FLUID LOSS BY ILLUMINATION OF THEBRAKE WARNING LIGHT.
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