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NHTSA recall 80V017000

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

Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck and 1 more

Reported Feb 26, 1980850 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Sep 1, 1978 – Jan 1, 1980

The defect

During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting. This could cause a leak in the front axle hydraulic brake hose.

The remedy

Dealer will install an exhaust heat shield at the right side frame to brake hose fitting and replace front brake hoses at no charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
197819791980
GMC GMC
197819791980

Notes

Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, mark ivengines and fire apparatus.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake hose.consequences of defect: a leak in the brake hose would result in loss ofbraking action without prior warning and, possibly, an accident.