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1987 GMC B6P042 Recall - Campaign #87V121000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1987 GMC B6P042 RECALL - #87V121000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DRUM : CHAMBER

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.

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Vehicle 1987 GMC B6P042
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 10/1/1982 - 6/1/1987
Recalled on 8/7/1987
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 8/6/1987
# Affected 7,870
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
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.
Consequences BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITYAT THAT FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICTED STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AVEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective action AS NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW REINFORCED FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE ON VEHICLES WITHOUT ONE.
Notes SYSTEM: BRAKESVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 7,500 LB. FRONT AXLE AND MEDIUMDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 7,000 LB. FRONT AXLE.
See also 1987 GMC B6P042 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1987 GMC B6P042 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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