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Safety recall · 86V128000

Parking brake: mechanical Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 15, 1986. It covers about 1,470 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V128000
Reported
Sep 15, 1986
Vehicles
1,470
Area
Brakes

The problem

Parking brake lever mechanisms may not properly engage when applied as required by fmvss 105. Consequence of defect: vehicle could unexpectedly roll away uncontrolled, which could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

Contacts

System: brakes/fmvss 105. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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 Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V128000.
  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
1987 Buick Skyhawk33F
1987 Chevrolet Cavalier243F
1987 Oldsmobile Firenza03C

Questions

Is the 86V128000 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 86V128000?

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 86V128000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 15, 1986. 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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