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1983 CHEVROLET ASTRO Recall - Campaign #85V124000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1983 CHEVROLET ASTRO RECALL - #85V124000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : DRIVELINE : AIR : CHAMBER

THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY BE GREATER THAN THE TIME SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEM". IN ADDITION, SOME TRACTORS MAY HAVE WARPED PARKING BRAKE APPLY SPRINGS WHICH ALSO EFFECT THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRACTORS FAIL TO MEET THE STOPPING DISTANCE SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 121 WHICH IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE TRUCK SAFELY.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1983 CHEVROLET ASTRO
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 7/1/1982 - 2/1/1985
Recalled on 10/16/1985
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 4,870
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER
 
Description THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY BE GREATER THAN THE TIME SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEM". IN ADDITION, SOME TRACTORS MAY HAVE WARPED PARKING BRAKE APPLY SPRINGS WHICH ALSO EFFECT THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRACTORS FAIL TO MEET THE STOPPING DISTANCE SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 121 WHICH IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE TRUCK SAFELY.
Consequences
Corrective action INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE TRAILER SERVICE AIR LINE AND INCREASE THE DIAMETER OF THE REAR SERVICE BRAKE LINE. ALSO INSPECT REAR SPRING BRAKE CHAMBER AND RELEASE IF NECESSARY.
Notes SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH RPO RQ3 TRACTOR APPLICATION.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins





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