SPECTRE 6000 1983: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
| Make : SPECTRE | Model : 6000 | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1982-12-01 - 1983-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 83V092000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1983-09-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1983-09-14 | Date Added to Database: 1983-10-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 29 | ||
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Summary:
PARKING BRAKE CABLES CONTAIN INCORRECT SPRINGS. THESE SPRINGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105 | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN ADJUSTED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, THE INCORRECTSPRINGS CAN CAUSE REAR BRAKE DRAG. THIS MAY RESULT IN POOR FUEL ECONOMY,PREMATURE LINING WEAR, OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE DRUMS, AND GRABBING OR UNEVENBRAKE ACTION WHICH CAN CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT. |
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