GMC N9F064 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V094000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | N9F064 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-05-16 | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-08-01 - 1978-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", IN REGARD TO INCORRECT PLUMBING IN THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, A LOW AIR PRESSURE CONDITION IN THE REAR BRAKE AIR SUPPLY WILL NOT ACTUATE THE WARNING SYSTEM. THE AUDIBLE ALARM WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF A BRAKE MALFUNCTION.
THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING DEVICES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITHOUT THE WARNING SIGNAL, REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITYCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES.
