Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-11-21.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V228000
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
30,263
Reported to NHTSA
1994-11-21
Owners notified
1994-12-08
Defect description
A VACUUM HOSE CAN DETACH FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE AS A RESULT OF ENGINE BACKFIRE.
Safety risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED ENGINE IDLE AND LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AFTER DEPLETION OF THE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CLAMP ON THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSIST.
Notes
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.
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.