Recall
Chevrolet Impala — 80V125000
NHTSA ID
80V125000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Impala
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1980-09-25
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Units Affected
4,615
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.