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1978 GMC BRIGADIER Recall - Campaign #79V187000

 
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1978 GMC BRIGADIER RECALL - #79V187000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS : FOOT CONTROL/VALVE

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT PLUMBING OF THE COPPER BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE SUPPLY AIR LINES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". AS A RESULT, AIR COULD LEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM.

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Vehicle 1978 GMC BRIGADIER
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 5/1/1978 - 3/1/1979
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 8/30/1979
# Affected 3,263
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Description THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT PLUMBING OF THE COPPER BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE SUPPLY AIR LINES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". AS A RESULT, AIR COULD LEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RECONNECT ANY IMPROPERLY CONNECTED AIR LINES AT THE BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A MAJOR AIR LEAK FROM THE BRAKING SYSTEM COULD RESULT.LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ANACCIDENT.
See also 1978 GMC BRIGADIER Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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