Recall
GMC Brigadier — 79V187000
NHTSA ID
79V187000
Make
GMC
Model
Brigadier
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1979-08-08
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Units Affected
3,263
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT PLUMBING OF THE COPPER BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE SUPPLY AIR LINES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". AS A RESULT, AIR COULD LEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RECONNECT ANY IMPROPERLY CONNECTED AIR LINES AT THE BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE, WITHOUT CHARGE.