Defect Description For Recall
Severe Brake Chatter May Cause The Brake Chamber Mounting Brackets On Either Side To Develop Cracks In The Weld Area Where The S Cam Shaft Tube Attaches To The Chamber Support SeCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
B6P042
Year
1983
Recall Campaign Number
87V121000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber
Effect Of Defect
Brackets Can Break, Resulting In Loss Of Braking Abilityat That Front Wheel, And Possibly Restricted Steering, Which Could Lead To Avehicle Crash Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
As Necessary, Install New Reinforced Front Brake Chamber Mounting Brackets And Install A Front Brake Limiting Valve On Vehicles Without One.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19821001
End Of Manufacture
19870601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7870
Date Owners Notified
19870806
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19870803