Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 79V187000: Service Brakes, Air, Controls, Foot Control/valve

NHTSA recall 79V187000 · announced August 8, 1979 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 3,263 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT PLUMBING OF THE COPPER BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE SUPPLY AIR LINES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". AS A RESULT, AIR COULD LEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RECONNECT ANY IMPROPERLY CONNECTED AIR LINES AT THE BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A MAJOR AIR LEAK FROM THE BRAKING SYSTEM COULD RESULT.LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ANACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Chevrolet Brigadier
• 1979 Chevrolet Brigadier
• 1978 Gmc Brigadier
• 1979 Gmc Brigadier

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