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NHTSA recall 80V014000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck and 1 more

Reported Feb 26, 198046,556 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Sep 1, 1978 – Jul 1, 1979

The defect

The hydraulic steel brake tube connecting the brake hose to the left or right front top wheel cylinder may develop a fracture in the bend next to the wheel cylinder. This fracture results from periodic high stresses in the tube due to "brake chatter" which can occur during certain environmental conditions.

The remedy

The dealer will replace the front brake tubes at no charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
19781979
GMC GMC
19781979

Notes

Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks equipped with 7000 lb. Front axlesand standard hydraulic brakes or 12,000 lb. Front axles with hydraulic brakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic steel brake tube.consequences of defect: a fractured tube will result in a brake system fluidleak and loss of braking action. This could occur without prior warning andcould cause a vehicle accident.