NHTSA Campaign 79V090000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Apr 5, 1979 · 4,382 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE AND BRAKE PIPE IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS CAN RESULT IN RUBBING CONTACT WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS OPERATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PIPE CLEARANCE TO THE TRANSMISSION CASE MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A FAILURE IN THE BRAKE PIPE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION.
Remedy
THE CLUTCH CABLE ROUTING WILL BE REVISED TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE MASTER CYLINDER, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUICK | SKYLARK | 1980 | 4,382 |
| CHEVROLET | CITATION | 1980 | 4,382 |
| OLDSMOBILE | OMEGA | 1980 | 4,382 |
| PONTIAC | PHOENIX | 1980 | 4,382 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 79V090000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.