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1984 GMC B6P042 Recall - Campaign #86V086000

 
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1984 GMC B6P042 RECALL - #86V086000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FLUID

SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S-CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AT THE FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICT STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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Vehicle 1984 GMC B6P042
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 10/1/1982 - 1/1/1986
Recalled on 7/11/1986
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 8/15/1986
# Affected 4,299
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Description SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S-CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AT THE FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICT STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Consequences
Corrective action AS NECESSARY, REPLACE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE.
Notes SYSTEM: BRAKES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A 7500 LB. FRONT AXLE AND WITHOUT A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE.
See also 1984 GMC B6P042 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, HYDRAULIC

1984 GMC B6P042 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
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