Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 78V148000

Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-06-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V148000

Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,343
Reported to NHTSA
1978-06-26
Owners notified
1978-07-17

Defect description

SOME ANTI-LOCK CONTROLLERS CONTAIN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS WHICH WERE NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN THE EVENT THESE CONTROLLERS DEVELOP A FAILURE OF ANOTHER INTERNAL ELECTRIC COMPONENT, THE COMBINATION OF DEFECTS MAY CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK VALVE SOLENOID (A COILED CURRENT CONDUCTING WIRE) TO BE CONTINUOUSLY ENERGIZED, PREVENTING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES ON THE AXLE INVOLVED. HOWEVER, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ON THE REMAINDER OF THE VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED AND THE DRIVER WARNING LIGHT IS NOT ACTUATED.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW CONTROLLERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ANTI-LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES WLL BE INCREASED AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Scope of coverage

22 model years across 11 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet D901976 1975
Chevrolet F901976 1975
Chevrolet H701976 1975
Chevrolet H901976 1975
Chevrolet J701976 1975
Chevrolet J901976 1975
Chevrolet M901976 1975
GMC C601976 1975
GMC M601976 1975
GMC S601976 1975
GMC T601976 1975

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.