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1981 Buick Electra Recalls
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'81 Buick Electra Recalls
| Recall Date: |
SEP 25, 1980 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Model Affected: |
ELECTRA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
4615
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 25, 1980
Model Affected:
1981 BUICK ELECTRA
Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET WHICH WAS DESIGNED FOR USE IN DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES. THE INCORRECT BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE SERVICE BRAKES TO REMAIN PARTIALLY APPLIED, RESULTING IN BRAKE OVERHEATING AND REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
4615
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
MAR 23, 1981 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
ELECTRA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
93
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 23, 1981
Model Affected:
1981 BUICK ELECTRA
Summary:
THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM HOSES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". THE MATERIAL USED IN THE HOSES WILL NOT PERFORM ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS REGULATION IS STATED AS, "TO REDUCE DEATH AND INJURIES OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE FROM PRESSURE OR VACUUM LOSS DUE TO HOSE ASSEMBLY RUPTURE".
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE VACUUM PUMP INLET AND OUTLET HOSES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
93
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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