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Safety recall · 76V088000

Service brakes: differential proportional valve Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 22, 1976. It covers about 80 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V088000
Reported
Jun 22, 1976
Vehicles
80
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Chevrolet campaign no 76c16. Possibility that an incorrect brake combinationvalve was installed during production. If this condition exists, it maydecrease the stopping ability and thus increase the possibility of a vehiclecrash when braking. Situation requires minimum stopping distance. Also,braking system may not meet performance requirement of fmvss 105. (Correct byinspecting and replacing valve with proper type valve necessary).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V088000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1976 Chevrolet Camaro03B

Questions

Is the 76V088000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 76V088000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 76V088000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on June 22, 1976. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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