Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 89V208000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 89V208000 · announced November 30, 1989 · filed by Great Dane Trailers, Inc. · 215 units affected

The problem

THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES CAN CONTACT THE INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS.

The risk

THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CHAFE THE BRAKE HOSES TO THE POINTOF RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

CUT OUT A PORTION OF INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE. ALSO, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, HIGH CAB MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 7000# AIRBRAKE FRONT AXLES.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1985 Chevrolet C7
• 1986 Chevrolet C7
• 1987 Chevrolet C7
• 1988 Chevrolet C7
• 1989 Chevrolet C7
• 1990 Chevrolet C7
• 1985 Gmc C7
• 1986 Gmc C7
• 1987 Gmc C7
• 1988 Gmc C7
• 1989 Gmc C7
• 1990 Gmc C7

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