NHTSA Recall 86V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V015000; Date: Jan. 4, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Chevrolet B6P; 1985 Chevrolet C60; 1986 Chevrolet C60; 1985 Chevrolet C70; 1986 Chevrolet C70; 1985 GMC B6P; 1985 GMC C65; 1985 GMC C75; 1986 GMC C75; 1985 GMC P6T
Component: Parking Brake:indicator Light
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,967
Recall Summary:
The parking brake actuating lever cam may contain a quench crack which can widen, reducing the holding capability of the parking brakes. Consequence of defect: the reduced holding capability of the parking brake could allow an unattended truck to roll away uncontrolled, which may lead to an accident.
How to Fix:
Install a new actuation lever.
Recall Notes:
System: parking brake. Vehicle description: medium-duty trucks equipped with a transmission mountedinternal expanding type 9" x 3" parking brake.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 14, 1986
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