Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 94V-228 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 94V-228 covers 30,263 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V228000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A VACUUM HOSE CAN DETACH FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE AS A RESULT OF ENGINE BACKFIRE.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED ENGINE IDLE AND LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AFTER DEPLETION OF THE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CLAMP ON THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSIST.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; POWER ASSIST; CHECK VALVE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 L ENGINES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT1-800-222-1020, OR GMC AT 1-810-456-4547. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 June 1, 1993 to December 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.