Auto Recall Date:
SEP 23, 1991
Vehicle Component:
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20765
Model Affected
1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE
1991 Buick Park Avenue Defect Summary:
WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.
Defect Consequence:
DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE LEVER RELEASE AND ROADLEVEL. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING IT TO ROLL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.
Remedy:
REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20765
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.