GMC K1500 1967: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 67V001001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | K1500 | 1967 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1967-12-03 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 146
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY THAT SUBJECT TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITHOUT A RETAINING SPRING ON THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES.THIS MAY ALLOW THE HOSES TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL, TIRE, OR FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.REPEATED CONTACT MAY WEAR THROUGH HOSE CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION ON FRONT WHEELS, ALTHOUGH REAR BRAKES OF DUAL SYSTEM WILL STILL FUNCTION.'INSPECT AND INSTALL RETAINER SPRINGS ON FRONT BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.'
