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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 08:20 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 85V048000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      BUICK / CENTURY     1978 1980      BUICK / REGAL     1978 1980      CHEVROLET / EL CAMINO     1978-1980      CHEVROLET / MALIBU     1978-1980      CHEVROLET / MONTE CARLO     1978-1980      CHEVROLET / S10     1982      GMC / CABALLERO     1978-1979      GMC / S15     1982      OLDSMOBILE / CUTLASS     1978-1980      PONTIAC / GRAND AM     1978      PONTIAC / GRAND PRIX     1978-1980      PONTIAC / LEMANS     1978-1980 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: APR 16, 1985 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 85V048000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1810000 Summary: EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL. Consequence: Remedy: ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING. Notes: NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1985. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MIDSIZE PASSENGER CARS AND SMALL TRUCKS. SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES. Check to Request Research. Submit below.