Chevrolet Citation 1983

Model Citation made in 1983 by Chevrolet got 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling and steering. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
83V105000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/1982 to 05/01/1983V (Vehicle)35203610/20/1983MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/13/198310/21/1983
Defect SummaryThe brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. this would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake proportioner valves.consequences of defect: since this is a dual brake system, part of the systemwill still work and allow the vehicle to be stopped, but over a greaterdistance. partial loss of the braking system at a time when minimum stoppingdistance is required could result in a vehicle accident without prior warning.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE85016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/03/198403/22/1985ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES85V034000
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
EA87006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/16/198609/19/1988POWER ST. ASSIST
 There is no summary currently available