Controls: foot control/valveRecall 79V-187 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-187 covers 3,263 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a controls: foot control/valve problem, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V187000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT PLUMBING OF THE COPPER BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE SUPPLY AIR LINES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". AS A RESULT, AIR COULD LEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RECONNECT ANY IMPROPERLY CONNECTED AIR LINES AT THE BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A MAJOR AIR LEAK FROM THE BRAKING SYSTEM COULD RESULT.LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ANACCIDENT.
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 May 1, 1978 to March 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.