Parking brake: indicator lightRecall 86V-015 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 86V-015 covers 4,967 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a parking brake: indicator light problem, reported to NHTSA on January 4, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V015000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATING LEVER CAM MAY CONTAIN A QUENCH CRACK WHICH CAN WIDEN, REDUCING THE HOLDING CAPABILITY OF THE PARKING BRAKES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE REDUCED HOLDING CAPABILITY OF THE PARKING BRAKE COULD ALLOW AN UNATTENDED TRUCK TO ROLL AWAY UNCONTROLLED, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL A NEW ACTUATION LEVER.
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION MOUNTEDINTERNAL EXPANDING TYPE 9" X 3" PARKING BRAKE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.