NHTSA Recall 88V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V137000; Date: Aug. 16, 1988
This could result in partial or total loss of servicebrakes without warning, which could lead to a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Chevrolet B6P042; 1988 Chevrolet B6P042; 1987 GMC B6P042; 1988 GMC B6P042
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,503
Recall Summary:
Melting of the air brake lines can occur where the air lines route under the left hand frame rail near the exhaust pipe.
How to Fix:
Reroute air line harness away from the exhaust system; replace harness if heat deterioration has occured.
Recall Notes:
System: air brake lines. Vehicle description: cowl model school buses with air brakes and gasolineengines.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 9, 1988
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