Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BUICK
Model Of Vehicle
CENTURY
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
85V048000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Add A Part To Prevent Wheel Cylinder From Rotating.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1810000
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19850429