Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 76V-198 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 76V-198 covers 28,436 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V198000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 77C03.CHEVROLET NO.77C05 GMC.VANS.POSSIBILITYTHAT THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN MISPOSITIONED SO THATRUBBING CONTACT OCCURS WITH THE STEERING RELAY ROD DURING LEFT TURNS.IF THISOCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LINE CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKEFLUID AND CONSEQUENT LOSS OF THE FRONT BRAKING ACTION.THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEMWILL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPOSIT- IONING BRAKE LINETO PROVIDE REQUIRED CLEARANCES).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.