Parking brake: indicator lightRecall 78V-205 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 78V-205 covers 1,252 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a parking brake: indicator light problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V205000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR CONTAINS ELECTRICAL WIRES THAT MAY BE REVERSED. AS A RESULT, THE LAMP WILL BE ACTIVATED WHENEVER THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON, EVEN THOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE INDICATOR LAMP BE ACTIVATED UPON APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH WIRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE; SWITCH CONNECTOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE PARKING BRAKE IS SETALTHOUGH IT MAY NOT BE. IF VEHICLE IS THEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT COULD ROLLFREE AND CAUSE INJURY AND DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1977 to April 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.