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NHTSA recall 84V120000

Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve

Chevrolet C6 and 4 more

Reported Oct 2, 19843,948 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Dec 1, 1982 – Aug 1, 1983

The defect

The dual air reservoirs of some trucks were equipped with carbon steel springs instead of stainless steel springs, as intended. The carbon steel spring IS more susceptible to rusting than the stainless steel spring. This rusting could cause the check valve to fail, causing total loss of front and rear brakes.

The remedy

The air tank will be inspected and, if necessary, the air valve will be replaced with one containing a stainless steel spring.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet C6
1983
Chevrolet C7
1983
Chevrolet P6
1983
GMC C6
1983
GMC C7
1983

Notes

Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with air brakes.system: service brakes; air supply check valve.consequences of defect: if an air leak were to occur and the driver did notheed warnings, an accident could result.