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Chevrolet Cavalier Recall 86V128: Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical

NHTSA campaign 86V128, reported September 15, 1986, 1,470 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V128GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
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.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES/FMVSS 105. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Buick Skyhawk1987
Chevrolet Cavalier1987
Oldsmobile Firenza1987