NHTSA Campaign 87V136000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Sep 1, 1987 · 63,196 vehicles affected
What's wrong
RIGHT AND LEFT HAND BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE WHEEL OR TIRE IN A FULL TURN.
Consequence
IF THE HOSE MAKES CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL OR TIRE IT WILLEVENTUALLY WEAR THE HOSE TO A POINT OF RUPTURE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF THEFRONT BRAKES. LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES WOULD INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE WHENMINIMUM TIME IS REQUIRED AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW REPOSITIONING BRACKETS FOR THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | C10 | 1988 | 63,196 |
| CHEVROLET | C20 | 1988 | 63,196 |
| GMC | C15 | 1988 | 63,196 |
| GMC | C25 | 1988 | 63,196 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 87V136000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.