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Safety recall · 76V142000

Service brakes: differential proportional valve Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 14, 1976. It covers about 31 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V142000
Reported
Sep 14, 1976
Vehicles
31
Area
Brakes

Contacts

General motors campaign no 76c21. 2 + 2 And town coupe only. Possibility thatan incorrect combination brake valve was installed, which may cause brakes tofail to comply with the fmvss no. 105. This condition may decrease thebraking ability and increase the possibility of a vehicle crash when a brakingsituation requires minimum stopping distance. (Correct by inspecting andreplacing valve with proper type where necessary). Passenger vehicle. (2+2And town coupe onlu).

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 76V142000.
  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 Monza04D

Questions

Is the 76V142000 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 76V142000?

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 76V142000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 14, 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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