NHTSA Campaign 89V208000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. · Reported Nov 30, 1989 · 215 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES CAN CONTACT THE INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS.
Consequence
THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CHAFE THE BRAKE HOSES TO THE POINTOF RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CUT OUT A PORTION OF INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE. ALSO, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED FRONT BRAKE HOSES.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | C7 | 1985 | 215 |
| CHEVROLET | C7 | 1986 | 215 |
| CHEVROLET | C7 | 1987 | 215 |
| CHEVROLET | C7 | 1988 | 215 |
| CHEVROLET | C7 | 1989 | 215 |
| CHEVROLET | C7 | 1990 | 215 |
| GMC | C7 | 1985 | 215 |
| GMC | C7 | 1986 | 215 |
| GMC | C7 | 1987 | 215 |
| GMC | C7 | 1988 | 215 |
| GMC | C7 | 1989 | 215 |
| GMC | C7 | 1990 | 215 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 89V208000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.