GMC E5500 1968: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 70V016000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | E5500 | 1968 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1970-02-18 | 1970-03-04 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25950
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY THAT DURING OPERATION STEEL BRAKE LINE AT REAR AXLE COULD CHAFE ONLEFT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, AND THAT FRONT BRAKE HOSES ON SCHOOL BUSES MAYCONTACT TIRE, SHOCK ABSORBER OR STEERING ARM.CONTINUED CHAFING COULD WEARHOLE IN HOSE OR LINE AT POINT OF CONTACT, CAUSING LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKEFLUID.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RE-ROUTING STEEL LINE AND ADDING ADDITIONALCLIP TO HOLD HOSE.'
