1985 GMC B6P
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 GMC B6P. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1985 GMC B6P. Newest first.
The parking brake actuating lever cam may contain a quench crack which can widen, reducing the holding capability of the parking brakes. consequence of defect: the reduced holding capability of…
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Ineffective air brakes
Summary of information from manufacturer:none at this time.analysis:a pneumatic balance test performed on four of the subject busesby aftermarket brake system distributor indicated that during a 15 psibrake application, there would be 15 psi at the front axle and 0 psi atthe rear.one of the keys to brake balance IS…
Summary of information from manufacturer:none at this time.analysis:a pneumatic balance test performed on four of the subject busesby aftermarket brake system distributor indicated that during a 15 psibrake application, there would be 15 psi at the front axle and 0 psi atthe rear.one of the keys to brake balance IS brake actuation and release.the rear should apply before the front and release slightly after.sincemost braking occurs below 20 psi, it would seem that having the same orclose pressure in all chambers IS important for proper balance.proposed action:open a pe.send an ir.
Every GMC B6P model year
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