Chevrolet Impala 1980
Model Impala made in 1980 by Chevrolet got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.
Model 1980
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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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V132000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1979 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 85158 | 10/08/1980 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/14/1980 | 11/12/1980 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicles may not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. the tire rim size was omitted on the existing label. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The owner has the option of affixing the correct information label him/herself or having the dealer do it at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; tire information labels.consequences of defect: lack of information could lead to the selection ofincorrect rims as replacement parts. this would create an unsafe situation thatcould result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V135000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1979 to 03/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 24719 | 10/15/1980 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/15/1980 | 12/09/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the front brake pipe and the engine oil pan. this condition could cause the brake pipe to contact the left hand front edge of the oil pan, resulting in wear and, eventually, damage to the brake pipe. this could lead to a loss of brake fluid and subsequent loss of brakes. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the brake pipe, if necessary, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3.8 liter cid v-6engines.system: service brakes; hydraulic lines, metallic.consequences of defect: loss of front braking at a time when minimum vehiclestopping distance is required could result in an accident.note: the driver may be alerted to brake fluid loss by illumination of thebrake warning light. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V077000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1980 to 04/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 19108 | 08/10/1983 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/19/1983 | 09/06/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. this could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with closed loop quadrajetcarburetors and police car packages.system: power train; accelerator pump lever retaining pin.consequences of defect: vehicle speed would not decrease even after theaccelerator pedal is no longer depressed. loss of accelerator control withoutprior warning could result in an accident.note: if the failure occurs before corrective service can be performed, drivershould shift to neutral gear and apply brakes as necessary. vehicle should bepulled out of traffic and the ignition should be turned off after a completestop. | |||||||||||||||