Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 68V-019 · GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 68V-019 covers 629 GMC vehicles for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 1968.
Source: NHTSA recall 68V019000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY AIR BRAKE HOSES WHICH EXTEND FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE CHAMBERS TO THE FRAME RAIL COULD BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED OR OF INCORRECT LENGTH.IN EITHER SITUATION, THE BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE OR SHEET METAL ON A RIGHT-OR LEFT-HAND TURN.THE BRAKE HOSE, IF CONTACTED REPEATEDLY, WILL CHAFE AT THE CONTACT POINT RESULTING IN AN AIR LEAK.THIS CONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A RUPTURE OF THE BRAKE HOSE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION.(CORRECT BY REROUTING HOSES OR REPLACE IF INCORRECT LENGTH.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.