Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 70V-016 · GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 70V-016 covers 25,950 GMC vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 1970.
Source: NHTSA recall 70V016000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT DURING OPERATION STEEL BRAKE LINE AT REAR AXLE COULD CHAFE ONLEFT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, AND THAT FRONT BRAKE HOSES ON SCHOOL BUSES MAYCONTACT TIRE, SHOCK ABSORBER OR STEERING ARM.CONTINUED CHAFING COULD WEARHOLE IN HOSE OR LINE AT POINT OF CONTACT, CAUSING LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKEFLUID.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RE-ROUTING STEEL LINE AND ADDING ADDITIONALCLIP TO HOLD HOSE.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.