Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 84V062000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Air Suspension System, Lines And Fittings

NHTSA recall 84V062000 · announced May 18, 1984 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 141 units affected

The problem

REAR AXLE BRAKE TEE JUNCTION BLOCK WHICH JOINS THE BRAKE LINES IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WAS PAINTED BY MISTAKE. THE PAINT COULD CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE BRAKE HOSE CONNECTION WHICH MAY RESULT IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND LOSS OF REAR BRAKES.

What to do

DEALER WILL REMOVE PAINT IF NECESSARY AND THEN CHECK TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION OF BRAKES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR AXLE JUNCTION BLOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKES WILL CONTINUE TO FUNCTION BUT STOPPING DISTANCEWILL BE INCREASED. IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE ISREQUIRED, AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1984 Chevrolet Tiltmaster
• 1984 Gmc Tilt-cab/forward

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