Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 87V-136 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-136 covers 63,196 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 1, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V136000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
RIGHT AND LEFT HAND BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE WHEEL OR TIRE IN A FULL TURN.
The risk
IF THE HOSE MAKES CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL OR TIRE IT WILLEVENTUALLY WEAR THE HOSE TO A POINT OF RUPTURE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF THEFRONT BRAKES. LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES WOULD INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE WHENMINIMUM TIME IS REQUIRED AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
INSTALL NEW REPOSITIONING BRACKETS FOR THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES.
SYSTEM: BRAKE/HOSEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS
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 December 1, 1986 to May 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.