GMC BRIGADIER 1988: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V121000

Make Model Year
GMC BRIGADIER 1988
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1989-07-24 1989-08-02

Production Dates: 1987-09-01 - 1987-12-01

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

THE REAR AXLE RELAY VALVES "ONE PER AXLE" MAY NOT MEET BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.

Consequence

THE REAR AXLE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE IN THE TIMESSPECIFIED BY FMVSS 121.

Remedy

REPLACE THE NONCOMPLYING RELAY VALVES.

Notes

SYSTEM:REAR AXLE AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVES/FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.