Make : SATURN | Model : SATURN | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19930201 - 19930201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V034000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930224 | Date Received by ODI: 19930309 | Date Added to Database: 19930325 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3661 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER HOUSING DURING A HIGH EFFORT BRAKING MANEUVER. |
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Consequence:
THE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER HOUSING CAN RESULTIN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLIES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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