1984 CHEVROLET B6P042 RECALL - #86V086000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FLUID
SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S-CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AT THE FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICT STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 CHEVROLET B6P042 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1982 - 1/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
7/11/1986 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/15/1986 |
| # Affected |
4,299 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID |
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| Description |
SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S-CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AT THE FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICT STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
AS NECESSARY, REPLACE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A 7500 LB. FRONT AXLE AND WITHOUT A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE. |
| See also |
1984 CHEVROLET B6P042 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, HYDRAULIC
1984 CHEVROLET B6P042 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
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