GMC J8500 1968: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 68V064000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | J8500 | 1968 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1968-06-17 | 1968-06-19 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22683
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY THE MIDLAND-ROSS AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY INTERNALVALVE CAGE MAY DETERIORATE AND CRACK AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.IF A FAILURE OCCURS, THE VALVE PISTON COULD BE PUSHED OUT OF THE VALVE BODY, RESULTING IN A RAPID LOSS OF AIR AT THE APPLICATION VALVE CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION.'CORRECT BY REPLACING INTERNAL VALVE CAGE WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL.'
