Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 74V-141 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 74V-141 covers 42,723 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V141000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-17, GMC CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-10.SCHOOL BUS AND TRUCKCHASSIS.POSSIBILITY THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES INSTALLEDMAY HAVE AN END FITTING WHICH WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED TO THE HOSE.IFTHIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT COULD CAUSE LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID OR POSSIBLESEPARATION OF HOSE FROM FITTING CAUSING PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLEBRAKING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING ALL HOSE FOUND WITH ONESIZE CRIMP DIAMETER.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.