GMC B6P042 1983: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V086000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | B6P042 | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-08-15 | 1986-07-07 | 1986-07-11 |
Production Dates: 1982-10-01 - 1986-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4299
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
AS NECESSARY, REPLACE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE.
SYSTEM: BRAKES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A 7500 LB. FRONT AXLE AND WITHOUT A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE.
