Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkagesRecall 87V-112 · GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-112 covers 166 GMC vehicles for a service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 1987.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1662 models

ReportedJul 20, 1987Owners notified Jul 10, 1987

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V112000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE BRAKE INTERLOCK SHUTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD UNDER A HEAVY SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION FRACTURE OR FRAGMENT THE INTERNAL SHUTTLE PISTON.

The risk

THE FRACTURE OR FRAGMENTION OF THE INTERLOCK SHUTTLEVALVE PISTON COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF REAR BRAKING. AREDUCTION IN BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.

What to do

The fix

NEW IMPROVED BRAKE INTERLOCK SHUTTLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED.

SYSTEM: BRAKES/INTERLOCK SHUTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DIESEL TRANSIT BUSES.

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

GMC T8h1986

GMC TC41987

Built from November 1, 1985 to April 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.