Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 79V094000

Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1979-04-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 79V094000

Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch

Component
Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
22
Reported to NHTSA
1979-04-13
Owners notified
1979-05-16

Defect description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", IN REGARD TO INCORRECT PLUMBING IN THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, A LOW AIR PRESSURE CONDITION IN THE REAR BRAKE AIR SUPPLY WILL NOT ACTUATE THE WARNING SYSTEM. THE AUDIBLE ALARM WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF A BRAKE MALFUNCTION.

Manufacturer remedy

THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING DEVICES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITHOUT THE WARNING SIGNAL, REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITYCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
GMC N9F0641979

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.