THE AUTOMATIC APPLY TRANSMISSION MOUNTED PARKING BRAKE LEVER PIVOT BOLT "FINGER" MAY BE LOOSE
— Recall Campaign #91V133000
THE AUTOMATIC APPLY TRANSMISSION MOUNTED PARKING BRAKE LEVER PIVOT BOLT "FINGER" MAY BE LOOSE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 744 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V133000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 05, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V133000 |
| Units affected: | 744 |
- Description:
- THE AUTOMATIC APPLY TRANSMISSION MOUNTED PARKING BRAKE LEVER PIVOT BOLT "FINGER" MAY BE LOOSE.
- Consequeces:
- THE LOOSE PIVOT BOLT COULD ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKES TORELEASE AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN SET MANUALLY; IF THE BOLT FALLS OFF WHEN THEAUTOMATIC APPLY PARKING BRAKE IS SET, THERE IS INSUFFICIENT BRAKING TO HOLD THEVEHICLE IF IT IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT INVEHICLE MOVEMENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND POSSIBLY IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- TORQUE PIVOT BOLT TO SPECIFICATIONS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: P3 MOTORHOME CHASSIS (16,000 LBS. GVW).