1979 GMC N9F064 RECALL - #79V094000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : LOW PRESSURE WARNING : SWITCH
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", IN REGARD TO INCORRECT PLUMBING IN THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, A LOW AIR PRESSURE CONDITION IN THE REAR BRAKE AIR SUPPLY WILL NOT ACTUATE THE WARNING SYSTEM. THE AUDIBLE ALARM WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF A BRAKE MALFUNCTION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 GMC N9F064 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1978 - 10/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/16/1979 |
| # Affected |
22 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH |
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| Description |
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", IN REGARD TO INCORRECT PLUMBING IN THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, A LOW AIR PRESSURE CONDITION IN THE REAR BRAKE AIR SUPPLY WILL NOT ACTUATE THE WARNING SYSTEM. THE AUDIBLE ALARM WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF A BRAKE MALFUNCTION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING DEVICES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITHOUT THE WARNING SIGNAL, REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITYCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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