NHTSA Recall 76V038000 |
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Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Vehicles: Chevrolet Chevelle, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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NHTSA Campaign ID number : 76V038000 Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / CHEVELLE 1976 CHEVROLET / MONTE CARLO 1976 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 08, 1976 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 76V038000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE Potential Number of Units Affected: 16 Summary: Consequence: Remedy: Notes: CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 76C09. POSSIBILITY THAT THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH BRAKE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETYSTANDARD 105. THE FAILURE TO COMPLY IS DUE TO INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT BRAKECOMBINATION VALVE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT WILL DECREASE THE STOPPINGABILITY AND COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING IN A SITUATION REQUIRING MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING VALVE WHERE NECESSARY).