Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 78V162000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 78V162000 · announced July 27, 1978 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 1,278 units affected

The problem

THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED TO THE MAIN AIR TANK. SHOULD A MAJOR AIR LEAK DEVELOP IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM, THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM TO VENT TO THE ATMOSPHERE AND BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS WOULD BE LOST.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL PROPERLY ROUTE THE AIR BRAKE LINE TO THE MAIN AIR TANK, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKES COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Chevrolet J95
• 1977 Gmc He75
• 1978 Gmc He75
• 1977 Gmc Jh95
• 1978 Gmc Jh95
• 1977 Gmc Jj95
• 1978 Gmc Jj95

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