NHTSA Recall 80V017000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V017000; Date: Feb. 26, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck; 1979 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck; 1980 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck; 1978 GMC GMC; 1979 GMC GMC; 1980 GMC GMC
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 850
Recall Summary:
During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting. This could cause a leak in the front axle hydraulic brake hose.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install an exhaust heat shield at the right side frame to brake hose fitting and replace front brake hoses at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, mark ivengines and fire apparatus. System: service brakes; hydraulic brake hose. Consequences of defect: a leak in the brake hose would result in loss ofbraking action without prior warning and, possibly, an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 21, 1980
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