Make : OLDSMOBILE | Model : CUTLASS | Year : 1980 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V048000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850429 | Date Added to Database: 19850501 |
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:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1810000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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