Vehicle recall 86V128000 · September 15, 1986
Chevrolet Cavalier, Oldsmobile Firenza and 1 more model
Parking brake lever mechanisms may not properly engage when applied as required by FMVSS 105.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace parking brake lever assembly.
- Notes
- System: brakes/FMVSS 105. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V128000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 15, 1986
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 18, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,470
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Skyhawk (1987): 1987
- Chevrolet Cavalier (1987): 1987
- Oldsmobile Firenza (1987): 1987
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