1987 CHEVROLET B6 RECALL - #91V032000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : DRIVELINE
THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND CAUSE A DRIVELINE LOCKUP CONDITION WHEN THE BUS IS STOPPED OR ALMOST STOPPED.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1987 CHEVROLET B6 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1985 - 11/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
2/28/1991 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/27/1991 |
| # Affected |
14,044 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE |
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| Description |
THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND CAUSE A DRIVELINE LOCKUP CONDITION WHEN THE BUS IS STOPPED OR ALMOST STOPPED. |
| Consequences |
DRIVELINE LOCK-UP COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
REMOVE ALL OF THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM BOLTS, APPLY A RETAINING COMPOUND TO NEW BOLTS, AND TORQUE THE NEW BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION MOUNTED PARKING BRAKES DRUM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES (JE3) ANDALLISON AT545 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS (MF1). |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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