1987 CHEVROLET C7 RECALL - #89V208000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES CAN CONTACT THE INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1987 CHEVROLET C7 |
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| Manufacturer |
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1985 - 7/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
12/4/1989 |
| Influenced by |
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/11/1989 |
| # Affected |
215 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES CAN CONTACT THE INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS. |
| Consequences |
THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CHAFE THE BRAKE HOSES TO THE POINTOF RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
CUT OUT A PORTION OF INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE. ALSO, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED FRONT BRAKE HOSES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, HIGH CAB MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 7000# AIRBRAKE FRONT AXLES. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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