Make : OLDSMOBILE | Model : OMEGA | Year : 1980 |
Build Dates : 19780801 - 19790801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V095000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19810825 | Date Received by ODI: 19810810 | Date Added to Database: 19810812 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 47371 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DURING HIGH DECELERATION BRAKING. THE PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE PROPORTIONER VALVES IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM PROPORTIONER VALVES AND IF NECESSARY INSTALL NEW VALVES. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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