NHTSA Campaign 78V162000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Jul 27, 1978 · 1,278 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL PROPERLY ROUTE THE AIR BRAKE LINE TO THE MAIN AIR TANK, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | J95 | 1977 | 1,278 |
| GMC | HE75 | 1977 | 1,278 |
| GMC | HE75 | 1978 | 1,278 |
| GMC | JH95 | 1977 | 1,278 |
| GMC | JH95 | 1978 | 1,278 |
| GMC | JJ95 | 1977 | 1,278 |
| GMC | JJ95 | 1978 | 1,278 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 78V162000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.