NHTSA Recall 78V205000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V205000; Date: Sep. 26, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Chevrolet P30; 1978 Chevrolet P30; 1978 GMC P35
Component: Parking Brake:indicator Light
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,252
Recall Summary:
The parking brake switch connector contains electrical wires that may be reversed. As a result, the lamp will be activated whenever the ignition is turned on, even though the parking brake is not engaged. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". The standard requires that the indicator lamp be activated upon application of the parking brake.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the parking brake switch wiring without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with school bus chassis. System: parking brake; switch connector. Consequences of defect: the driver may believe the parking brake is setalthough it may not be. If vehicle is then parked on an incline, it could rollfree and cause injury and damage to persons and property.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 7, 1978
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