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1983 GMC C7 Recall - Campaign #84V120000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1983 GMC C7 RECALL - #84V120000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : CHECK VALVE

THE DUAL AIR RESERVOIRS OF SOME TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH CARBON STEEL SPRINGS INSTEAD OF STAINLESS STEEL SPRINGS, AS INTENDED. THE CARBON STEEL SPRING IS MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUSTING THAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SPRING. THIS RUSTING COULD CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO FAIL, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKES.

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Vehicle 1983 GMC C7
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 12/1/1982 - 8/1/1983
Recalled on 11/13/1984
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 10/17/1984
# Affected 3,948
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
 
Description THE DUAL AIR RESERVOIRS OF SOME TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH CARBON STEEL SPRINGS INSTEAD OF STAINLESS STEEL SPRINGS, AS INTENDED. THE CARBON STEEL SPRING IS MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUSTING THAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SPRING. THIS RUSTING COULD CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO FAIL, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKES.
Consequences
Corrective action THE AIR TANK WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE CONTAINING A STAINLESS STEEL SPRING.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR SUPPLY CHECK VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN AIR LEAK WERE TO OCCUR AND THE DRIVER DID NOTHEED WARNINGS, AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
See also 1983 GMC C7 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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