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Buick/Chevrolet/Pontiac Recall #1983083

Recall date October 7, 1983
Models affected
  • 1983 Buick Regal
  • 1983 Chevrolet Malibu
  • 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  • 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix
Units affected 40
Details

THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE PIPE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE PROPORTIONER VALVE ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BE CONTACTING THE AIR CLEANER RESONATOR BRACKET.

OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF OPERATION, THE BRAKE PIPE COULD WEAR THROUGH SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION.

IF A VEHICLE HAPPENS TO BE IN MOTION AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 5.7 L.

V-8 DIESEL ENGINES.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website

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