Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 85V085000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 85V085000 · announced July 2, 1985 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 624 units affected

The problem

THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE INNER FENDER ON THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT SIDES OF SOME TRUCKS. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB THROUGH, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE UPON BRAKE APPLICATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB THROUGH CAUSING AIR PRESSURE LOSS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY. A REDUCTION OF BRAKING ABILITY AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

INSTALL NEW BRAKE CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS, BRAKE LINE ELBOWS, AND AIR BRAKE HOSES, AS NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TILT HOODS, 7000# FRONT AXLE AND AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE HOSE.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1983 Chevrolet C6
• 1984 Chevrolet C6
• 1985 Chevrolet C6
• 1983 Chevrolet C7
• 1984 Chevrolet C7
• 1985 Chevrolet C7
• 1983 Gmc C6
• 1984 Gmc C6
• 1985 Gmc C6
• 1983 Gmc C7
• 1984 Gmc C7
• 1985 Gmc C7

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