GMC P3500 1980: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V153000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | P3500 | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-11-24 | 1980-11-20 | 1980-12-17 |
Production Dates: 1979-11-01 - 1980-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2343
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO ABRASIVE CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLY AND THE AXLE HOUSING WITH NORMAL BRAKE USAGE AND REAR PAD WEAR. SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, IT COULD LEAD TO A BRAKE HOSE/PIPE FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF REAR BRAKING ACTION.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING BRACKETS AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 11,000 LB REARR AXLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF REAR BRAKES COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT,ESPECIALLY IN SITUATIONS REQUIRING MINIMAL STOPPING DISTANCE.NOTE: DRIVER WILL BE ALERTED TO BRAKE FLUID LOSS BY ILLUMINATION OF BRAKEWARNING LIGHT AND INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL.
