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1981 Buick Electra Base 2D Coupe

1981 Buick Electra
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Issued: 1980-12-10
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET WHICH WAS DESIGNED FOR USE IN DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES. THE INCORRECT BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE SERVICE BRAKES TO REMAIN PARTIALLY APPLIED, RESULTING IN BRAKE OVERHEATING AND REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.


DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

RESOLUTION

DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

NOTES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL, SUPPORT BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY INSITUATIONS WHICH REQUIRE A MINIMUM VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.


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