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Safety recall · 84V027000

Service brakes: pedals and linkages Oldsmobile recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 12, 1984. It covers about 139 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
84V027000
Reported
Mar 12, 1984
Vehicles
139
Area
Brakes

The problem

Vehicles were assembled with an incorrect brake pedal bracket which causes the brake pedal to be located in a position lower than normal.

The fix

Brake pedal bracket will be replaced at no charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hydroboost brake systems.System: service brakes; brake pedal bracket.Consequences of defect: this could prevent full application of brakes if a lossof brake fluid occurred in either half of the dual brake system, possiblyresulting in vehicle crash.

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 Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V027000.
  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
1984 Oldsmobile 8893F

Questions

Is the 84V027000 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 84V027000?

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 84V027000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on March 12, 1984. 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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