Recalls for 6000 PONTIAC, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE, Sept 14, 1983
A recall was issued on Sept 14, 1983 for 6000 PONTIAC, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE problems. PARKING BRAKE CABLES CONTAIN INCORRECT SPRINGS. THESE SPRINGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE IF NECESSARY.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.