Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidRecall 74V-065 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 74V-065 covers 642 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: fluid problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 1974.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected6428 models
ReportedApr 25, 1974Owners notified Apr 23, 1974
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 74V065000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-14.POSSIBILITY THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEMS MAY HAVEBEEN FILLED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING 2 OR 3 PERCENT WATER.IFTHIS CONDITION EXISTS IT WILL REDUCE THE BOILING POINT OF THE BRAKE FLUID TO APOINT WHERE BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY RE REDUCED.(CORRECT BY DRAINING, FLUSHINGAND REFILLING WITH UNCONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUED.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.