Buick Electra 1981
Model Electra made in 1981 by Buick got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1981
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V037000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1980 to 08/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 93 | 04/06/1981 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/1981 | 04/08/1981 | 571 | 106 | |||||
| Defect 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 Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The vacuum pump inlet and outlet hoses will be replaced free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 307 cid v-8 engines.system: service brakes; brake hoses.consequences of defect: loss of pressure or vacuum may degrade brakeperformance and result in increased stopping distance. loss of brakes may alsooccur if hoses fail. either condition may result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V125000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1980 to 08/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 4615 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/25/1980 | 12/10/1980 | ||||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the pedal support bracket at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines.system: service brakes; brake pedal, support bracket.consequences of defect: this defect could cause an accident, especially insituations which require a minimum vehicle stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||