Defect Description For Recall
The Rear Brake Line May Have Been Improperly Routed To The Main Air Tank. Should A Major Air Leak Develop In The Rear Brake System, The Vehicle Would Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems”. This Would Cause The Entire Brake System To Vent To The Atmosphere And Braking EffeCTIveness Would Be Lost.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
J95
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
78V162000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Properly Route The Air Brake Line To The Main Air Tank, If Necessary, At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19770801
End Of Manufacture
19780301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1278
Date Owners Notified
19780731
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19780727
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121