This Search requires JavaScript to be enabled. If you cannot enable JavaScript or are having trouble completing this search, contact ODI at (888) 327-4236. Recall Results : ODI - Office of Defects Investigation
safercar.gov homepage NHTSA homepage
Safety Ratings Defects & Recalls Safe Driving Information Resources

 

Defects and Recalls

Recalls - Search Results

Navigate:   ODI Home   »   Recalls   »  Search »  Results List

 
  Search Results  
Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     CHEVROLET / LUMINA     1996
     CHEVROLET / MONTE CARLO     1996
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 28, 1996
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V122000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3591
Summary:
 THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OF THE FOUR BRAKE BOOSTER TABS NOT PROPERLY LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF DASH REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY.
Consequence:
 IF THIS CONDITION WERE PRESENT IN A SITUATION WHERE STOPPING DISTANCES WERE SMALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BOOSTER INSTALLATION. BOOSTERS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY LOCATED WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED PROPERLY.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; POWER ASSIST; BOOSTER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN JULY 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

 
 

 

dot logo USA Government Made Easy  111 RSS | Web Policies & Notices | Terms of Use | FOIA | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Accessibility | E-mail NHTSA