1986 GMC T8H RECALL - #87V112000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS
THE BRAKE INTERLOCK SHUTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD UNDER A HEAVY SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION FRACTURE OR FRAGMENT THE INTERNAL SHUTTLE PISTON.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1986 GMC T8H |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1985 - 4/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
7/22/1987 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/10/1987 |
| # Affected |
166 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS |
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| Description |
THE BRAKE INTERLOCK SHUTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD UNDER A HEAVY SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION FRACTURE OR FRAGMENT THE INTERNAL SHUTTLE PISTON. |
| Consequences |
THE FRACTURE OR FRAGMENTION OF THE INTERLOCK SHUTTLEVALVE PISTON COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF REAR BRAKING. AREDUCTION IN BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIORWARNING. |
| Corrective action |
NEW IMPROVED BRAKE INTERLOCK SHUTTLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES/INTERLOCK SHUTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DIESEL TRANSIT BUSES. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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