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NHTSA recall 79V187000

Service brakes, air › Controls › Foot control/valve

Chevrolet Brigadier and 1 more

Reported Aug 8, 19793,263 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built May 1, 1978 – Mar 1, 1979

The defect

The involved vehicles were assembled with incorrect plumbing of the copper brake application valve supply air lines. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no 121, "air brake systems". As a result, air could leak from the rear brake system.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and reconnect any improperly connected air lines at the brake application valve, without charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Brigadier
19781979
GMC Brigadier
19781979

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with air brakes.system: service brakes; air lines.consequences of defect: a major air leak from the braking system could result.loss of service brakes could cause a loss of vehicle control and an anaccident.