1983 BUICK REGAL Recall

Campaign:

83V106000 on 10/20/1983

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

07/31/1982 - 05/31/1983

Affected:

4,667

Defect:

The master cylinder rear brake pipe, which carries brake fluid to the rear brakes, may develop a leak due to extended chafing on the air cleaner resonator bracket.

Correction:

If upon inspection the dealer finds that there is inadequate clearance, the pipe will be reformed to obtain the necessary three quarter inch space. only those pipes showing signs of wear will be replaced.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 5.7liter diesel engines.system: service brakes; master cylinder, rear brake pipe.consequences of defect: brake fluid leakage will result in loss of brakingaction at the rear wheels. loss of vehicle control and an accident couldresult, particularly in situations where minimum stopping distance is required.

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