GMC B6P042 1985: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| Make : GMC | Model : B6P042 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1982-10-01 - 1986-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V086000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-08-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-07-07 | Date Added to Database: 1986-07-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4299 | ||
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Summary:
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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Consequence:
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Remedy:
AS NECESSARY, REPLACE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A 7500 LB. FRONT AXLE AND WITHOUT A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE. |
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