NHTSA Recall 91V032000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V032000; Date: Feb. 19, 1991
Driveline lock-up could cause loss of vehicle controlwithout prior notice, and result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Chevrolet B6; 1987 Chevrolet B6; 1988 Chevrolet B6; 1989 Chevrolet B6; 1990 Chevrolet B6; 1986 GMC B6; 1987 GMC B6; 1988 GMC B6; 1989 GMC B6; 1990 GMC B6
Component: Parking Brake:driveline
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 14,044
Recall Summary:
The parking brake drum attachment bolts may loosen and cause a driveline lockup condition when the bus is stopped or almost stopped.
How to Fix:
Remove all of the parking brake drum bolts, apply a retaining compound to new bolts, and torque the new bolts to specification.
Recall Notes:
System: transmission mounted parking brakes drum. Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes (je3) andallison at545 automatic transmissions (mf1).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 1991
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