What NHTSA investigated
Summary:gm is conducting a voluntary recall campaign (85V-048)INVOLVING 2,136,826 vehicles. The recall is limited to vehicles built atcertain assembly plants which, according to GM, overtorqued the brakepipe nut,thereby overstressing the wheel cylinder support area of thebacking plate.analysis:front brakes provide sufficient braking for passenger carsin most non-emergency situations. All affected trucks are included inthe current recall.in most cases the problem is discovered during brakemaintenance.the recall appears to cover those groups of cars with thehighest failure rates.status:analyzing GM ir response and new complaint data. Draft closingreport by 5/15/88.===
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Buick | CENTURY | 1978–1981 |
| Buick | REGAL | 1978–1981 |
| Chevrolet | EL CAMINO | 1978–1980 |
| Chevrolet | MALIBU | 1978–1981 |
| Chevrolet | MONTE CARLO | 1978–1981 |
| Chevrolet | S10 | 1982 |
| GMC | CABALLERO | 1978–1979 |
| GMC | S15 | 1982 |
| Oldsmobile | CUTLASS | 1978–1981 |
| Pontiac | GRAND AM | 1978–1981 |
| Pontiac | GRAND PRIX | 1978–1981 |
| Pontiac | LEMANS | 1978–1981 |
Source
From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.