Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V112000

Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-07-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V112000

Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
166
Reported to NHTSA
1987-07-20
Owners notified
1987-07-10

Defect description

THE BRAKE INTERLOCK SHUTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD UNDER A HEAVY SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION FRACTURE OR FRAGMENT THE INTERNAL SHUTTLE PISTON.

Safety risk

THE FRACTURE OR FRAGMENTION OF THE INTERLOCK SHUTTLEVALVE PISTON COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF REAR BRAKING. AREDUCTION IN BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

NEW IMPROVED BRAKE INTERLOCK SHUTTLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES/INTERLOCK SHUTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DIESEL TRANSIT BUSES.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
GMC T8H1986
GMC TC41987

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.