Recall
GMC Jj95 — 78V162000
NHTSA ID
78V162000
Make
GMC
Model
Jj95
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-07-27
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
1,278
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED TO THE MAIN AIR TANK. SHOULD A MAJOR AIR LEAK DEVELOP IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM, THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM TO VENT TO THE ATMOSPHERE AND BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS WOULD BE LOST.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL PROPERLY ROUTE THE AIR BRAKE LINE TO THE MAIN AIR TANK, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.