1978 GMC P35 RECALL - #78V206000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE A BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WARNING WHICH STATES, "WARNING, CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 3 FLUID FROM A SEALED CONTAINER". THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 GMC P35 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1977 - 7/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/7/1978 |
| # Affected |
1,688 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE A BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WARNING WHICH STATES, "WARNING, CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 3 FLUID FROM A SEALED CONTAINER". THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WARNING PLATE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WARNING PLATE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE WRONG TYPE OF FLUID IS USED IN THE SYSTEM,PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT,POSSIBLY WITHOUT WARNING. |
| See also |
1978 GMC P35 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, INDICATOR LIGHT
1978 GMC P35 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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