Recall 83V092000: Parking Brake Defect

PARKING BRAKE CABLES CONTAIN INCORRECT SPRINGS. THESE SPRINGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE IF NECESSARY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN ADJUSTED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, THE IN CORRECT SPRINGS CAN CAUSE REAR BRAKE DRAG. THIS MAY RESULT IN POOR FUEL ECONOMY, PREMATURE LINING WEAR, OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE DRUMS, AND GRABBING OR UNEVEN BRAKE ACTION WHICH CAN CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT.

1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
1983 PONTIAC 6000