PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 1983: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V106000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | GRAND PRIX | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-10-25 | 1983-10-13 | 1983-10-21 |
Production Dates: 1982-08-01 - 1983-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4667
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE MASTER CYLINDER REAR BRAKE PIPE, WHICH CARRIES BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES, MAY DEVELOP A LEAK DUE TO EXTENDED CHAFING ON THE AIR CLEANER RESONATOR BRACKET.
IF UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER FINDS THAT THERE IS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE, THE PIPE WILL BE REFORMED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY THREE QUARTER INCH SPACE. ONLY THOSE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.7LITER DIESEL ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER, REAR BRAKE PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKINGACTION AT THE REAR WHEELS. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULDRESULT, PARTICULARLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED.
