NHTSA Recall 80V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V015000; Date: Feb. 26, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Chevrolet SE60; 1976 GMC SE60
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,580
Recall Summary:
The pedal push rod assemblies on the involved vehicles are subject to extreme wear after extended use. This wear could cause the brake push rod to disengage from the brake booster. The wear results from excessive return pressure on the push rod from the brake pedal return spring which was mistakenly installed during production.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the brake system push rod assembly without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with delco hy-power brake boostersand brake pedal return springs. System: service brakes; brake pedal push rod assembly. Consequences of defect: separation of the brake and push rod from the brakebooster could cause a loss of braking capability. This could occur withoutprior warning and could cause an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 14, 1980
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