1987 GMC TC4 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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
Vehicle |
1987 GMC TC4 |
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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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