1985 CHEVROLET B6P RECALL - #86V015000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : INDICATOR LIGHT
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 CHEVROLET B6P |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1985 - 8/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
3/3/1986 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/14/1986 |
| # Affected |
4,967 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL A NEW ACTUATION LEVER. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION MOUNTEDINTERNAL EXPANDING TYPE 9" X 3" PARKING BRAKE. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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