Defect Description For Recall
The Front Hoses On The Involved Vehicles May Have Improperly Oriented Hose Fittings, Resulting In A Rubbing Contact Between The Right Brake Hose And The Upper Control Arm Of The Front Suspension Or In A Twisted Left Hose Resulting In A Faulty Attachment At The Frame Fitting. Should Either Of These Conditions Exist, They Could Eventually Result In Brake Hose Failure Causing Loss Of Brake Fluid And Consequent Loss Of The Front Braking Action.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
20
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V026000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace One Or Both Front Brake Hoses At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19780901
End Of Manufacture
19780901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
222
Date Owners Notified
19790116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19790116