Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 80V-014 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 80V-014 covers 46,556 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected46,5562 models

ReportedFeb 26, 1980Owners notified Mar 11, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE HYDRAULIC STEEL BRAKE TUBE CONNECTING THE BRAKE HOSE TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT TOP WHEEL CYLINDER MAY DEVELOP A FRACTURE IN THE BEND NEXT TO THE WHEEL CYLINDER. THIS FRACTURE RESULTS FROM PERIODIC HIGH STRESSES IN THE TUBE DUE TO "BRAKE CHATTER" WHICH CAN OCCUR DURING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE TUBES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7000 LB. FRONT AXLESAND STANDARD HYDRAULIC BRAKES OR 12,000 LB. FRONT AXLES WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC STEEL BRAKE TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FRACTURED TUBE WILL RESULT IN A BRAKE SYSTEM FLUIDLEAK AND LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION. THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDCOULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck1978, 1979

GMC GMC1978, 1979

Built from September 1, 1978 to July 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.