1988 CHEVROLET B6P042 RECALL - #88V137000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MELTING OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES CAN OCCUR WHERE THE AIR LINES ROUTE UNDER THE LEFT HAND FRAME RAIL NEAR THE EXHAUST PIPE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 CHEVROLET B6P042 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1987 - 3/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
8/22/1988 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/9/1988 |
| # Affected |
1,503 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
MELTING OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES CAN OCCUR WHERE THE AIR LINES ROUTE UNDER THE LEFT HAND FRAME RAIL NEAR THE EXHAUST PIPE. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICEBRAKES WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
REROUTE AIR LINE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM; REPLACE HARNESS IF HEAT DETERIORATION HAS OCCURED. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COWL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES WITH AIR BRAKES AND GASOLINEENGINES. |
| See also |
1988 CHEVROLET B6P042 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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