Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 79V-026 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-026 covers 222 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V026000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT HOSES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY ORIENTED HOSE FITTINGS, RESULTING IN A RUBBING CONTACT BETWEEN THE RIGHT BRAKE HOSE AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION OR IN A TWISTED LEFT HOSE RESULTING IN A FAULTY ATTACHMENT AT THE FRAME FITTING. SHOULD EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST, THEY COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND CONSEQUENT LOSS OF THE FRONT BRAKING ACTION.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE DRIVER EXPERIENCE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING AT ATIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULDOCCUR.NOTE: THE DRIVER WILL BE ALERTED TO BRAKE FLUID LOSS BY THE ILLUMINATION OF THEBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD AND BY AN INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELDURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
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 September 1, 1978 to September 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.