Gmc Recall 68V019000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 68V019000 · announced March 12, 1968 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 629 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

POSSIBILITY AIR BRAKE HOSES WHICH EXTEND FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE CHAMBERS TO THE FRAME RAIL COULD BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED OR OF INCORRECT LENGTH.IN EITHER SITUATION, THE BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE OR SHEET METAL ON A RIGHT-OR LEFT-HAND TURN.THE BRAKE HOSE, IF CONTACTED REPEATEDLY, WILL CHAFE AT THE CONTACT POINT RESULTING IN AN AIR LEAK.THIS CONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A RUPTURE OF THE BRAKE HOSE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION.(CORRECT BY REROUTING HOSES OR REPLACE IF INCORRECT LENGTH.)

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1967 Gmc S5500
• 1968 Gmc S5500
• 1967 Gmc S6500
• 1968 Gmc S6500

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.