GMC: C6: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 85V085000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | C6 |
| Model Year: | 1985 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Manufacturered: | 19821001 - 19841101 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 624 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Report Received Date: | 19850702 |
| Record Creation Date: | 19850724 |
Defect Summary:
THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE INNER FENDER ON THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT SIDES OF SOME TRUCKS. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB THROUGH, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE UPON BRAKE APPLICATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB THROUGH CAUSING AIR PRESSURE LOSS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY. A REDUCTION OF BRAKING ABILITY AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Summary:
INSTALL NEW BRAKE CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS, BRAKE LINE ELBOWS, AND AIR BRAKE HOSES, AS NECESSARY.
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TILT HOODS, 7000# FRONT AXLE AND AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE HOSE.