Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 88V-137 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-137 covers 1,503 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 16, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MELTING OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES CAN OCCUR WHERE THE AIR LINES ROUTE UNDER THE LEFT HAND FRAME RAIL NEAR THE EXHAUST PIPE.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICEBRAKES WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
REROUTE AIR LINE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM; REPLACE HARNESS IF HEAT DETERIORATION HAS OCCURED.
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COWL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES WITH AIR BRAKES AND GASOLINEENGINES.
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 February 1, 1987 to March 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.