Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsRecall 84V-066 · 1982–1984 GMC Vandura 1500
BEHLMANN GMC TRUCK CENTER recall 84V-066 covers 92 1982–1984 GMC Vandura 1500 for a service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components problem, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V066000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
VEHICLES ORDERED WITHOUT HEAVY-DUTY BRAKES WHICH ARE NEEDED IF THE VEHICLE IS FULLY LOADED. VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".
The fix
VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED BY INSTALLING A HEAVY-DUTY BRAKING SYSTEM INCLUDING POWER BRAKE BOOSTER, REAR BRAKE SHOES, AND DRUMS. NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE INSTALLED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEVEN PASSENGER MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLESMANUFACTURED ON GMC VANDURA 1500 CHASSIS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF ALL PASSENGER SEATING POSITIONS ARE OCCUPIED, THEVEHICLE MAY WEIGH MORE THAN THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE.THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN TIME TO AVOID A COLLISION.
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 June 1, 1982 to December 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.