Vehicle recall 84V052000 · April 23, 1984
1984 Chevrolet Celebrity
The vehicles were assembled without the retaining clip which is needed to keep the clutch cable from contacting the master cylinder brake pipe.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The vehicles were assembled without the retaining clip which is needed to keep the clutch cable from contacting the master cylinder brake pipe. Over an extended time, the clutch cable could rub through the master cylinder brake pipe, resulting in a brake fluid leak and loss of front brakes.
- Remedy
- The missing clutch cable clip will be installed and the brake pipe will be replaced, if necessary, at no cost to the owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.system: power train; clutch cable clip.consequences of defect: the remaining portion of the dual braking system willenable the vehicle to stop, but the stopping distance will be increased withoutprior warning. This could result in an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V052000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 23, 1984
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 27, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 357
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Celebrity (1984): 1984
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