GMC BRIGADIER 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V187000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | BRIGADIER | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-08-30 | 1979-08-08 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-05-01 - 1979-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3263
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RECONNECT ANY IMPROPERLY CONNECTED AIR LINES AT THE BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.
