Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 89V-208 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. recall 89V-208 covers 215 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 30, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V208000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES CAN CONTACT THE INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS.
The risk
THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CHAFE THE BRAKE HOSES TO THE POINTOF RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
CUT OUT A PORTION OF INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE. ALSO, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED FRONT BRAKE HOSES.
SYSTEM: FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, HIGH CAB MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 7000# AIRBRAKE FRONT AXLES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.