1978 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK RECALL - #80V014000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE HYDRAULIC STEEL BRAKE TUBE CONNECTING THE BRAKE HOSE TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT TOP WHEEL CYLINDER MAY DEVELOP A FRACTURE IN THE BEND NEXT TO THE WHEEL CYLINDER. THIS FRACTURE RESULTS FROM PERIODIC HIGH STRESSES IN THE TUBE DUE TO "BRAKE CHATTER" WHICH CAN OCCUR DURING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1978 - 7/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
3/7/1980 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/11/1980 |
| # Affected |
46,556 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE HYDRAULIC STEEL BRAKE TUBE CONNECTING THE BRAKE HOSE TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT TOP WHEEL CYLINDER MAY DEVELOP A FRACTURE IN THE BEND NEXT TO THE WHEEL CYLINDER. THIS FRACTURE RESULTS FROM PERIODIC HIGH STRESSES IN THE TUBE DUE TO "BRAKE CHATTER" WHICH CAN OCCUR DURING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE TUBES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7000 LB. FRONT AXLESAND STANDARD HYDRAULIC BRAKES OR 12,000 LB. FRONT AXLES WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC STEEL BRAKE TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FRACTURED TUBE WILL RESULT IN A BRAKE SYSTEM FLUIDLEAK AND LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION. THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDCOULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1978 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1978 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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