Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 84V068000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Master Cylinder

NHTSA recall 84V068000 · announced May 29, 1984 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 32,010 units affected

The problem

UNWANTED AIR IS BEING DRAWN INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS IS DUE TO THE USE OF THE BENDIX MASTER CYLINDER IN COMBINATION WITH THE BENDIX HYDROVAC.

What to do

DEALER WILL CHECK TO SEE IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A BENDIX MASTER CYLINDER. IF SO, DEALER WILL INSTALL A TUBE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR BRAKE SYSTEM. IF NEEDED, A NEW WAGNER MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE INSTALLED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE HYDRAULIC BRAKESYSTEMS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE COMBINATION OF THIS DEFECT ALONG WITH EVERYDAY USEAND NORMAL WEAR, COULD RESULT IN DECREASED BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND EVENTUAL LOSSOF BRAKES. AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1980 Chevrolet Cd042
• 1981 Chevrolet Cd042
• 1982 Chevrolet Cd042
• 1983 Chevrolet P6t042
• 1980 Gmc Cd042
• 1981 Gmc Cd042
• 1982 Gmc Cd042
• 1983 Gmc P6t042

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