1978 CHEVROLET BRIGADIER RECALL - #79V187000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS : FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT PLUMBING OF THE COPPER BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE SUPPLY AIR LINES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". AS A RESULT, AIR COULD LEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 CHEVROLET BRIGADIER |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1978 - 3/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/30/1979 |
| # Affected |
3,263 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE |
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| Description |
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT PLUMBING OF THE COPPER BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE SUPPLY AIR LINES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". AS A RESULT, AIR COULD LEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RECONNECT ANY IMPROPERLY CONNECTED AIR LINES AT THE BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A MAJOR AIR LEAK FROM THE BRAKING SYSTEM COULD RESULT.LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ANACCIDENT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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