> B15 - Wednesday, April 6, 1983 - North Shore News pt EF X RATING FOR 1980: MODELS OSHAWA, Ont. (UPC) - General Motors of Canada Ltd. has announced it will recall 18,600 of its 1980 X- model cars to repair faulty brakes. “The same group was recalled in 1981 with a similar problem. We thought we had solved it,’’ spokesman Nick Hall said. He said the models were GM's first mass produced front wheel drive cars and have caused “a litany of problems”. GM had recalled the models 12 times for different problems — some faults were discovered before the cars were sent to dealers, Halli said. The recall follows an announcement’ earlier Wednesday in Detroit that General Motors Corp. would recall 240,000 of its X-cars. Involved in the recall are Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Citation, Oldsmobile Omega and Pontiac Phoenix models with manual transmissions and some cars” with automatic transmission. Last month, GM agreed to conduct a recall, but the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration objected to its limited plans to corect faulty rear brakes. NHTSA said Wednesday it withdrew its objections after the automaker extended the proposed repairs to correct not only rear brakes but also other components of the brake system, ranging from cables to shoes. Sales of the cars have plummeted, and GM earlier in the day announced it was cutting back production. In January, a preliminary investigation by NHTSA concluded the 1980 models’ brakes had a tendency to lock in moderate to hard braking, causing the car to spin out of control. Hall said !2 accidents in Canada were alleged to be attributed to the brake locking and 126 accidents in the United States were thought to be caused by the same problem. GM _ will start mailing ee BOB McKENZIE of West Van stands beside one of his 1936 Buick Roadster sedans. Bob belongs to the Vintage Car Club of Canada and was a participant in Sunday's parade in Vancouver. Car Stereos Auto Installations of all makes Sales Service We handle ail |.C.B.C. claims Car-Care 986-1171 150 Pemberton Ave, North Van “ATTENTION ALL CHRYSLER OWNERS We repair all makes & models Tune ups & All Mechantcal Repatrs, Alignment, Brakes. et Pree Towing } ree Courtesy Cars Available Factory Tratned Technictans RITCHIE ©" 15625 Welch St. North Vancouver 987-7111 SERVICE letters to owners April 25 notifying them of the recall and when they can bring their cars in for repairs, Hall said. In Washington, NHTSA Administrator Raymond Peck said: “This is a very serious safety-related problem. There should be no question in anyone’s mind that owners * should return these vehicles to the dealership for correction when they receive their recall notice.” The GM repair on cars with manual transmissions involves installation of new rear brake shoes with a lining material that will reduce the likelihood of premature wheel skid. GM_ will replace rear GM's X car gets recall notice brake shoes on cars with automatic transmissions. Parking brake cables on all the cars will be inspected and lubricated or replaced as necessary. Also to be inspected are front brake linings on all the cars. Parts will be replaced as needed. All corrections will be made without charge to owners, GM said. Aap. NORTH SHORE paATSUN LTD. 1160 Marine Dr., N.V. FREE! Offer expires April 15/83. Six Cyl. $54.95] Four Cyi. $49.95 4 up to 5 litres of oil. Filters extra. Get Our 7 ig, PS ~~ 4 ~ instal Datsun pacts and linings *Resurtace drums ® Adjust hand brake Repack Replace tront seals *Reed system Road test ONLY $149.75 i As a special bonus — present this entire ad, and pay for any of 4 the above service and receive a FREE OllL CHANGE! Include | i i] i é ES ED Gs GE GED SED GEUED GED GP GEEes que Ge Gee Ghee ene Gee eee eee eee ee ee > ee ee ee ee ee ee, ee es ee ——— install the best! GENUINE Call Neil or Tom, you will be surprised at our service 985-9311 NORTH SHORE REPAIR AND PARTS Parts Department Hours Dally 8 am to 5 pm Service Department Hours Daily 8 am to 5 pm Factory trained techoicians serve you better guide | RESTORATION We'll give your car the professional attention it deserves For tast professional repairs or service on your automotive of manne Cooling system Come direct to system specialists DRIVE IN SERVICE they C OObing Just off Pemberton. drive around back Mon f11800 § 30 Sat 8 00 NOR EST RADIATORS 1175 Wenat 14th St., NV. 984-0374 Over 30 years on the North Shore. 3 30 BCAA Approved body work We feature the most modem equipment to repalr UNIBODY & tront wheel drive cars No matter what model car you own, we give you the best service on the North Shore insurance claims and private work Peter Brand Motors 1619 Clyde Ave., West Van 922-3231 8 - 6:30 Monday to Friday