GMC S5500 1968: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 68V019000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | S5500 | 1968 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1968-03-11 | 1968-03-12 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1967-01-01 - 1968-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 629
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
POSSIBILITY AIR BRAKE HOSES WHICH EXTEND FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE CHAMBERS TO THE FRAME RAIL COULD BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED OR OF INCORRECT LENGTH.IN EITHER SITUATION, THE BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE OR SHEET METAL ON A RIGHT-OR LEFT-HAND TURN.THE BRAKE HOSE, IF CONTACTED REPEATEDLY, WILL CHAFE AT THE CONTACT POINT RESULTING IN AN AIR LEAK.THIS CONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A RUPTURE OF THE BRAKE HOSE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION.'CORRECT BY REROUTING HOSES OR REPLACE IF INCORRECT LENGTH.'
