GMC C7 1987: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V208000

Make Model Year
GMC C7 1987
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1989-12-11 1989-11-30 1989-12-04

Production Dates: 1985-06-01 - 1989-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 215

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES CAN CONTACT THE INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS.

Consequence

THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CHAFE THE BRAKE HOSES TO THE POINTOF RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

CUT OUT A PORTION OF INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE. ALSO, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

Notes

SYSTEM: FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, HIGH CAB MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 7000' AIRBRAKE FRONT AXLES.