Recall 83V-018: 1980 Buick Skylark, 1980 Chevrolet Citation and 2 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Feb 24, 1983, covering about 239,799 vehicles.
The problem
Under certain conditions, vehicles may experience premature rear wheel skid during braking. Rear wheel skidding is most likely to occur on a wet or slick surface.
The fix
Depending on the transmission type and the brake components that have been installed, dealers will inspect and replace or repair, as necessary, certain front brake components, and the parking brake cables. The rear brake shoes and linings will be replaced with parts that use a material which greatly reduces the likelihood of rear wheel skid. Actions taken to the front brakes are to ensure uniformity of the entire brake system. Actions taken to the parking brake components will ensure that the performance requirements, for keeping the vehicle stationary while manual transmission equipped units are in neutral and automatic transmission equipped units are in park, are met.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear brakes.consequences of defect: if the driver is unable to complete corrective steeringor braking actions, the rear end of the vehicle may skid out of its lane oftravel, possibly resulting in an accident.note: until the problem is corrected, the driver should use caution in makinghard braking stops.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 83V018000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Skylark | 1980 | All years |
| Chevrolet Citation | 1980 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Omega | 1980 | All years |
| Pontiac Phoenix | 1980 | 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-018?
Under certain conditions, vehicles may experience premature rear wheel skid during braking. Rear wheel skidding is most likely to occur on a wet or slick surface.
How is recall 83V-018 fixed?
Depending on the transmission type and the brake components that have been installed, dealers will inspect and replace or repair, as necessary, certain front brake components, and the parking brake cables. The rear brake shoes and linings will be replaced with parts that use a material which greatly reduces the likelihood of rear wheel skid. Actions taken to the front brakes are to ensure uniformity of the entire brake system. Actions taken to the parking brake components will ensure that the performance requirements, for keeping the vehicle stationary while manual transmission equipped units are in neutral and automatic transmission equipped units are in park, are met.
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.