Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 86V015000: Parking Brake, Indicator Light

NHTSA recall 86V015000 · announced January 4, 1986 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 4,967 units affected

The problem

THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATING LEVER CAM MAY CONTAIN A QUENCH CRACK WHICH CAN WIDEN, REDUCING THE HOLDING CAPABILITY OF THE PARKING BRAKES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE REDUCED HOLDING CAPABILITY OF THE PARKING BRAKE COULD ALLOW AN UNATTENDED TRUCK TO ROLL AWAY UNCONTROLLED, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

INSTALL A NEW ACTUATION LEVER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION MOUNTEDINTERNAL EXPANDING TYPE 9" X 3" PARKING BRAKE.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1985 Chevrolet B6p
• 1985 Chevrolet C60
• 1986 Chevrolet C60
• 1985 Chevrolet C70
• 1986 Chevrolet C70
• 1985 Gmc B6p
• 1985 Gmc C65
• 1985 Gmc C75
• 1986 Gmc C75
• 1985 Gmc P6t

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