Recall campaign · NHTSA 84V062000

Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system: lines and fittings

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1984-05-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 84V062000

Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system: lines and fittings

Component
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system: lines and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
141
Reported to NHTSA
1984-05-18
Owners notified
1984-06-14

Defect description

REAR AXLE BRAKE TEE JUNCTION BLOCK WHICH JOINS THE BRAKE LINES IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WAS PAINTED BY MISTAKE. THE PAINT COULD CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE BRAKE HOSE CONNECTION WHICH MAY RESULT IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND LOSS OF REAR BRAKES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL REMOVE PAINT IF NECESSARY AND THEN CHECK TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION OF BRAKES.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR AXLE JUNCTION BLOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKES WILL CONTINUE TO FUNCTION BUT STOPPING DISTANCEWILL BE INCREASED. IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE ISREQUIRED, AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet Tiltmaster1984
GMC Tilt-CAB/Forward1984

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.