NHTSA Recall 77V145000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V145000; Date: Sep. 15, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Chevrolet TE65; 1976 Chevrolet TE65; 1977 Chevrolet TE65; 1975 GMC TE65; 1976 GMC TE65; 1977 GMC TE65
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock:interconnecting Assembly(wiring)
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 185
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The trailer brake control air line was connected to the front brake double check valve rather than the stop lamp switch double check valve, such that in the event of a failure of the truck front brake system the trailer brakes cannot be applied using the service brake control (treadle valve).
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and connect the brake control air line to the proper valve, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with air brake models w/rq3 and w/j91. System: service brakes; trailer brake controls. Consequences of defect: loss of treadle valve control over the trailer brakeswould increase vehicle stopping distance and could result in an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 21, 1977
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