NHTSA Recall 81V148000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V148000; Date: Dec. 14, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Chevrolet C10; 1981 Chevrolet C20; 1981 GMC C10; 1981 GMC C20
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 17
Recall Summary:
The hydraulic brake fluid used in certain vehicles may fail to comply with the brake fluid boiling point requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 116, "motor vehicle brake fluids". Braking efficiency may be reduced and vehicle stopping distance increased, especially when hard or frequent braking raises brake fluid temperature.
How to Fix:
Suspect hydraulic brake fluid will be bled from the brake system and replaced with gm delco supreme no. 11 or an equivalent, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: service brakes; hydraulic brake fluid. Consequences of defect: in situations requiring minimum vehicle stoppingdistance, an accident would result. Note: the problem may be indicated by an increase in pedal travel or a spongyfeeling to the pedal.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 17, 1981
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