Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 80V-153 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 80V-153 covers 2,343 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 20, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V153000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO ABRASIVE CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLY AND THE AXLE HOUSING WITH NORMAL BRAKE USAGE AND REAR PAD WEAR. SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, IT COULD LEAD TO A BRAKE HOSE/PIPE FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF REAR BRAKING ACTION.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING BRACKETS AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 11,000 LB REARR AXLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF REAR BRAKES COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT,ESPECIALLY IN SITUATIONS REQUIRING MINIMAL STOPPING DISTANCE.NOTE: DRIVER WILL BE ALERTED TO BRAKE FLUID LOSS BY ILLUMINATION OF BRAKEWARNING LIGHT AND INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL.
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 November 1, 1979 to June 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.