Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 80V014000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 80V014000 · announced February 26, 1980 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 46,556 units affected

The problem

THE HYDRAULIC STEEL BRAKE TUBE CONNECTING THE BRAKE HOSE TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT TOP WHEEL CYLINDER MAY DEVELOP A FRACTURE IN THE BEND NEXT TO THE WHEEL CYLINDER. THIS FRACTURE RESULTS FROM PERIODIC HIGH STRESSES IN THE TUBE DUE TO "BRAKE CHATTER" WHICH CAN OCCUR DURING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE TUBES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7000 LB. FRONT AXLESAND STANDARD HYDRAULIC BRAKES OR 12,000 LB. FRONT AXLES WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC STEEL BRAKE TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FRACTURED TUBE WILL RESULT IN A BRAKE SYSTEM FLUIDLEAK AND LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION. THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDCOULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
• 1979 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
• 1978 Gmc Gmc
• 1979 Gmc Gmc

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