1980 CHEVROLET CD042 RECALL - #84V068000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : MASTER CYLINDER
UNWANTED AIR IS BEING DRAWN INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS IS DUE TO THE USE OF THE BENDIX MASTER CYLINDER IN COMBINATION WITH THE BENDIX HYDROVAC.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 CHEVROLET CD042 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1979 - 3/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
6/11/1984 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/18/1984 |
| # Affected |
32,010 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
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| Description |
UNWANTED AIR IS BEING DRAWN INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS IS DUE TO THE USE OF THE BENDIX MASTER CYLINDER IN COMBINATION WITH THE BENDIX HYDROVAC. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL CHECK TO SEE IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A BENDIX MASTER CYLINDER. IF SO, DEALER WILL INSTALL A TUBE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR BRAKE SYSTEM. IF NEEDED, A NEW WAGNER MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE INSTALLED. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE HYDRAULIC BRAKESYSTEMS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE COMBINATION OF THIS DEFECT ALONG WITH EVERYDAY USEAND NORMAL WEAR, COULD RESULT IN DECREASED BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND EVENTUAL LOSSOF BRAKES. AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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