NHTSA Recall 98V073000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V073000; Date: Apr. 8, 1998
This condition can cause reduced braking capability of the front brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Chevrolet B7; 1998 Chevrolet C6500; 1998 Chevrolet C7500; 1998 GMC B7; 1998 GMC C6500; 1998 GMC C7500
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,590
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with air brakes and anti-lock brake systems. Chaffing of the electric brake control harness can occur resulting in an electrical grounding condition. This will illuminate a warning light on the instrument panel and shut off the abs feature.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the harness for chaffing and proper routing and will repair if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 24, and July 30, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 24, 1998
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