NHTSA Recall 79V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V026000; Date: Jan. 16, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Chevrolet C20; 1979 Chevrolet C30; 1979 GMC 20; 1979 GMC C30
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 222
Recall Summary:
The front hoses on the involved vehicles may have improperly oriented hose fittings, resulting in a rubbing contact between the right brake hose and the upper control arm of the front suspension or in a twisted left hose resulting in a faulty attachment at the frame fitting. Should either of these conditions exist, they could eventually result in brake hose failure causing loss of brake fluid and consequent loss of the front braking action.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both front brake hoses at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: service brakes; brake hose. Consequences of defect: should the driver experience loss of front braking at atime when minimum stopping distance is required, a vehicle accident couldoccur. Note: the driver will be alerted to brake fluid loss by the illumination of thebrake warning light on the dash board and by an increase in brake pedal travelduring brake application.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 16, 1979
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