Defect Description For Recall
The Dual Air Reservoirs Of Some Trucks Were Equipped With Carbon Steel Springs Instead Of Stainless Steel Springs, As Intended. The Carbon Steel Spring Is More Susceptible To Rusting Than The Stainless Steel Spring. This Rusting Could Cause The Check Valve To Fail, Causing Total Loss Of Front And Rear Brakes.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
C6
Year
1983
Recall Campaign Number
84V120000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Air Tank Will Be Inspected And, If Necessary, The Air Valve Will Be Replaced With One Containing A Stainless Steel Spring.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19821201
End Of Manufacture
19830801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3948
Date Owners Notified
19841017
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19841002