1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA Recalls (2)

Campaign:

80V125000 on 12/09/1980

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

Manufactured:

07/31/1980 - 07/31/1980

Affected:

4,615

Defect:

The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles. the incorrect bracket may cause the service brakes to remain partially applied, resulting in brake overheating and reduced braking effectiveness.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the pedal support bracket at no charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines.system: service brakes; brake pedal, support bracket.consequences of defect: this defect could cause an accident, especially insituations which require a minimum vehicle stopping distance.

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Campaign:

83V077000 on 09/05/1983

Component:

Vehicle speed control:cables

Manufactured:

09/30/1980 - 03/31/1983

Affected:

19,108

Defect:

Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. this could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.

Correction:

Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with closed loop quadrajetcarburetors and police car packages.system: power train; accelerator pump lever retaining pin.consequences of defect: vehicle speed would not decrease even after theaccelerator pedal is no longer depressed. loss of accelerator control withoutprior warning could result in an accident.note: if the failure occurs before corrective service can be performed, drivershould shift to neutral gear and apply brakes as necessary. vehicle should bepulled out of traffic and the ignition should be turned off after a completestop.

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