1986 GMC B6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 GMC B6. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 GMC B6. Newest first.
The parking brake drum attachment bolts may loosen and cause a driveline lockup condition when the bus IS stopped or almost stopped.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Driveline lock-up could cause loss of vehicle controlwithout prior notice, and result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Remove all of the parking brake drum bolts, apply a retaining compound to new bolts, and torque the new bolts to specification.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Park brake drum loose
There is no summary currently available
Every GMC B6 model year
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