GMC P35 1978: PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V205000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | P35 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-10-07 | 1978-09-26 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-08-01 - 1978-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1252
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105
THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR CONTAINS ELECTRICAL WIRES THAT MAY BE REVERSED. AS A RESULT, THE LAMP WILL BE ACTIVATED WHENEVER THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON, EVEN THOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE INDICATOR LAMP BE ACTIVATED UPON APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH WIRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE; SWITCH CONNECTOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE PARKING BRAKE IS SETALTHOUGH IT MAY NOT BE. IF VEHICLE IS THEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT COULD ROLLFREE AND CAUSE INJURY AND DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY.
