Gmc Recall 79V094000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Low Pressure Warning, Switch
NHTSA recall 79V094000 · announced April 13, 1979 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 22 units affected
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", IN REGARD TO INCORRECT PLUMBING IN THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, A LOW AIR PRESSURE CONDITION IN THE REAR BRAKE AIR SUPPLY WILL NOT ACTUATE THE WARNING SYSTEM. THE AUDIBLE ALARM WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF A BRAKE MALFUNCTION.
What to do
THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING DEVICES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITHOUT THE WARNING SIGNAL, REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITYCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.