Recalls - Search Results

Navigate:   ODI Home   »   Recalls   »  Search »  Results List

Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 08:27 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 94V213000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      GEO / METRO     1995 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 20, 1994 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V213000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Potential Number of Units Affected: 435 Summary: THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS WERE NOT CORRECTLY MACHINED. AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, LOSS OF WHEEL CLAMP LOAD CAN RESULT FROM THIS CONDITION. ONCE CLAMP LOAD IS LOST, ALL TIRE LOADS ARE DIRECTLY TAKEN BY THE WHEEL STUDS. THIS LOADING CAN CAUSE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS. Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, A WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Remedy: REPLACE REAR BRAKE DRUMS. Notes: SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-DOOR, NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.