Recall 83V106000: Brake Line 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. 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.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.7 LITER DIESEL ENGINES.

SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER, REAR BRAKE PIPE.

CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION AT THE REAR WHEELS. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT, PARTICULARLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED.

1983 BUICK REGAL
1983 CHEVROLET MALIBU
1983 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
1983 CHEVROLET TRUCK EL CAMINO
1983 GMC CABALLERO
1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
1983 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX