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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BUICK / LESABRE     1992
     BUICK / PARK AVENUE     1991
     OLDSMOBILE / 88     1991
     OLDSMOBILE / 98     1991
     PONTIAC / BONNEVILLE     1992
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: SEP 19, 1991
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 91V167000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20765
Summary:
 WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.
Consequence:
 DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE LEVER RELEASE AND ROADLEVEL. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING IT TO ROLL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.
Remedy:
 REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: BRAKES; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

 
 

 

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