Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsRecall 87V-043 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-043 covers 32 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components problem, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 1987.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected322 models

ReportedApr 1, 1987Owners notified Apr 3, 1987

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V043000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

IMPROPER SIZE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED.

The risk

TRUCKS COULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM STOPPING DISTANCEPERMITTED BY FMVSS 105, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AVEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE REAR AXLE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WITH PROPER SIZE ASSEMBLIES.

SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY/FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINE AND 4 SPEEDMANUAL TRANSMISSION.

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 C101985, 1986

GMC C151985, 1986

Built from September 1, 1984 to September 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.