Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsRecall 76V-196 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 76V-196 covers 519 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V196000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVEBEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, THAT IS, THE RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED ONTHE LEFT SIDE AND LEFT SIDE ASSEMBLY INSTALLED ON RIGHT SIDE.THE CONSEQUENCESOF EXTENDED OPERATION WITH BRAKE ASSEMBLIES REVERSED ARE NOT KNOWN.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND POSITIONING THE REAR BRAKE IN PROPER ORDER.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.