Recall
Chevrolet C70 — 86V015000
NHTSA ID
86V015000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
C70
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1986-01-04
Component
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Units Affected
4,967
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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 THE PARKING BRAKE COULD ALLOW AN UNATTENDED TRUCK TO ROLL AWAY UNCONTROLLED, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW ACTUATION LEVER.