1978 GMC P35 RECALL - #78V205000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : INDICATOR LIGHT
THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR CONTAINS ELECTRICAL WIRES THAT MAY BE REVERSED. AS A RESULT, THE LAMP WILL BE ACTIVATED WHENEVER THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON, EVEN THOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE INDICATOR LAMP BE ACTIVATED UPON APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 GMC P35 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1977 - 4/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/7/1978 |
| # Affected |
1,252 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT |
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| Description |
THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR CONTAINS ELECTRICAL WIRES THAT MAY BE REVERSED. AS A RESULT, THE LAMP WILL BE ACTIVATED WHENEVER THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON, EVEN THOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE INDICATOR LAMP BE ACTIVATED UPON APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH WIRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE; SWITCH CONNECTOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE PARKING BRAKE IS SETALTHOUGH IT MAY NOT BE. IF VEHICLE IS THEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT COULD ROLLFREE AND CAUSE INJURY AND DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY. |
| See also |
1978 GMC P35 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1978 GMC P35 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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