Make : PONTIAC | Model : SUNBIRD | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19930401 - 19930401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V121000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930810 | Date Received by ODI: 19930721 | Date Added to Database: 19930727 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2848 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BRAKE HOSES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106, "BRAKE HOSES." |
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Consequence:
THE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE HOSES CAN CAUSEREDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND/OR UNEVEN BRAKING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CIERA AND CENTURY MODELS, AND BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES ON CAVALIER AND SUNBIRD MODELS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 106 | |
Notes:
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