Recall
Chevrolet Malibu — 85V048000
NHTSA ID
85V048000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1985-04-29
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Units Affected
1,810,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
Remedy
ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING.