Recall 83V-007: 1982 Buick Century, 1982 Buick Skylark and 4 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jan 1, 1983, covering about 15,495 vehicles.

NHTSA number

83V-007

Report date

Jan 1, 1983

Vehicles affected

15,495

Owners notified

Jan 27, 1983

The problem

Rear brake hoses may have been manufactured incorrectly when the metal end fittings were installed. Some rear brake hoses may separate from the metal end fittings when subjected to the pulling force specified by federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, "brake hoses".

The fix

The dealer will inspect and replace, if necessary, the rear brake hoses at no charge to owners.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear brake hoses.consequences of defect: a separation may result in a loss of brake fluid and apartial loss of braking action. A partial loss of braking action could resultin a vehicle crash in situations in which a minimum stopping distance isrequired.

Recall details

Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	83V007000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Buick Century	1982	All years
Buick Skylark	1982	All years
Chevrolet Celebrity	1982	All years
Chevrolet Citation	1982	All years
Pontiac 6000	1982	All years
Pontiac Phoenix	1982	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 83V-007?

How is recall 83V-007 fixed?

The dealer will inspect and replace, if necessary, the rear brake hoses at no charge to owners.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.