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Safety recall · 85V135000

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 23, 1985. It covers about 294 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
85V135000
Reported
Oct 23, 1985
Vehicles
294
Area
Brakes

The problem

Clutch cable is not properly secured causing the cable to contact the master cylinder brake pipe. Consequence of defect: over a period of time this may cause wear through, brake fluid leak and partial loss of braking action which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

The fix

Secure clutch cable to preclude contact with master cylinder brake pipe. Also, replace brake pipe if it shows any sign of wear.

Contacts

System: clutch cable and master cylinder brake pipe. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with four speed manual transmissions.

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 85V135000.
  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
1985 Chevrolet Celebrity03C

Questions

Is the 85V135000 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 85V135000?

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 85V135000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 23, 1985. 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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