BUICK SKYLARK 1982: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V018000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | SKYLARK | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-03-08 | 1982-03-02 | 1982-03-12 |
Production Dates: 1981-09-01 - 1981-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4987
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE CLUTCH CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS OPERATED. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT IN WEAR THROUGH OF THE INSULATION ON THE CLUTCH CABLE. THE RESULTING METAL ON METAL CONTACT COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE BRAKE PIPE, LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT SYSTEM BY PROVIDING A MINIMUM 1/2 INCH CLEARANCE BETWEEN CLUTCH CABLE AND BRAKE PIPE TO AVOID METAL ON METAL CONTACT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR SPEED MANUALTRANSMISSION AND POWER BRAKES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; CLUTCH ASSEMBLY LINKAGE, FLEXIBLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
