1983 CHEVROLET B6P042 RECALL - #87V121000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DRUM : CHAMBER
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 CHEVROLET B6P042 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1982 - 6/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
8/7/1987 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/6/1987 |
| # Affected |
7,870 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
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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. |
| Consequences |
BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITYAT THAT FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICTED STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AVEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
AS NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW REINFORCED FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE ON VEHICLES WITHOUT ONE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKESVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 7,500 LB. FRONT AXLE AND MEDIUMDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 7,000 LB. FRONT AXLE. |
| See also |
1983 CHEVROLET B6P042 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, HYDRAULIC
1983 CHEVROLET B6P042 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FLUID
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