1980 CHEVROLET P30 RECALL - #80V153000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO ABRASIVE CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLY AND THE AXLE HOUSING WITH NORMAL BRAKE USAGE AND REAR PAD WEAR. SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, IT COULD LEAD TO A BRAKE HOSE/PIPE FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF REAR BRAKING ACTION.
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| Vehicle |
1980 CHEVROLET P30 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1979 - 6/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
12/17/1980 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/24/1980 |
| # Affected |
2,343 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO ABRASIVE CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLY AND THE AXLE HOUSING WITH NORMAL BRAKE USAGE AND REAR PAD WEAR. SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, IT COULD LEAD TO A BRAKE HOSE/PIPE FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF REAR BRAKING ACTION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING BRACKETS AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 11,000 LB REARR AXLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF REAR BRAKES COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT,ESPECIALLY IN SITUATIONS REQUIRING MINIMAL STOPPING DISTANCE.NOTE: DRIVER WILL BE ALERTED TO BRAKE FLUID LOSS BY ILLUMINATION OF BRAKEWARNING LIGHT AND INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. |
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