2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Chevrolet campaign no 76c07.buick campaign no 76-c-3.pontiac campaign no76-c-12.oldsmobile campaign no 76-c-4.possibility that a machiningoperation on the front brake caliper removed excessive material from a surfacethat serves as a reaction area for the disc brake shoe.as a result, the frontdisc brake shoes may not be held in proper position by the brake shoe reactionarea of the front brake calipers when the brakes receive repeated hardapplications.this action may cause brake shoe support ear to fatigue andbrake shoe to separate from the calipers, followed by a loss of front brakingaction.(correct by inspecting and installing additional reaction tabs to holdshoe in proper position.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Chevrolet campaign no 76c08.pontiac campaign no 76-c-10.buick campaign non/a.possibility that the washers used with the bolts to attach the steeringgear to frame may not have been properly hardened, and their inside diametermay be too large.if this condition exists, the attaching bolt bolt torque maynot be maintained, causing the steering gear to become loose at the frame.ifdriver does not heed this condition, it could result in a vehicle crash.(correct by inspecting and replacing affected washers where necessary.)