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Chevrolet Blazer Recall 83V107: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 83V107, reported October 13, 1983, 13,181 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 83V107GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
THE RIGHT FRONT CROSSOVER PIPE, WHICH CARRIES BRAKE HYDRAULIC FLUID, MAY BREAK AND LEAK FLUID. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER SKIRT CONTACTS THE PIPE AND VIBRATION CAUSES THE PIPE TO WEAR THROUGH.
Risk
Remedy
IF THE POSITION AND CLEARANCE OF THE BRAKE PIPE ARE INCORRECT, THE FENDER SKIRT WILL BE ADJUSTED AND A REPLACEMENT PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE HYDRAULIC CROSSOVER PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FLUID LEAKAGE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING,AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT, PARTICULARLY INSITUATIONS REQUIRING MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE.NOTE: AN INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNINGLIGHT MAY INDICATE THE PROBLEM EXISTS.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Blazer19831984
Chevrolet T1019831984
GMC T1519831984