GMC C600 1988: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V026000

Make Model Year
GMC C600 1988
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1989-03-14 1989-02-27 1989-03-06

Production Dates: 1988-06-01 - 1988-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 787

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

REAR AXLE BRAKE TUBES "EITHER SIDE" CAN FATIGUE CAUSING A LOSS OF FLUID IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY WITHPOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW BRAKE PIPE ASSEMBLIES WITH REDESIGNED MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR AXLE BRAKE TUBES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NEWAY AIRRIDE REAR AXLE SUSPENSION, RPO GPC.