OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83V064000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Reported Jul 7, 1983 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Summary
ATTACHING BOLTS WERE MISTAKENLY COATED WITH A SLIPPERY MATERIAL DURING PRODUCTION. THIS MATERIAL WILL ACT AS A LUBRICANT AND BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW CALIPER BRACKET BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET TO STEERING KNUCKLEATTACHING BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY COULD BECOME PARTIALLYSEPARATED FROM THE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK. LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
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