NHTSA Campaign 77V145000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Sep 15, 1977 · 185 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL AIR LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE RATHER THAN THE STOP LAMP SWITCH DOUBLE CHECK VALVE, SUCH THAT IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TRUCK FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM THE TRAILER BRAKES CANNOT BE APPLIED USING THE SERVICE BRAKE CONTROL (TREADLE VALVE).
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND CONNECT THE BRAKE CONTROL AIR LINE TO THE PROPER VALVE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | TE65 | 1975 | 185 |
| CHEVROLET | TE65 | 1976 | 185 |
| CHEVROLET | TE65 | 1977 | 185 |
| GMC | TE65 | 1975 | 185 |
| GMC | TE65 | 1976 | 185 |
| GMC | TE65 | 1977 | 185 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 77V145000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.