Defect Description For Recall
The Hydraulic Brake Fluid Used In Certain Vehicles May Fail To Comply With The Brake Fluid Boiling Point Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 116, “Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids”. Braking Efficiency May Be Reduced And Vehicle Stopping Distance Increased, Especially When Hard Or Frequent Braking Raises Brake Fluid Temperature.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
C20
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
81V148000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Suspect Hydraulic Brake Fluid Will Be Bled From The Brake System And Replaced With GM Delco Supreme No. 11 Or An Equivalent, Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19810601
End Of Manufacture
19810601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17
Date Owners Notified
19811217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19811214
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
116