Recall
Chevrolet K3500 — 92V056000
NHTSA ID
92V056000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
K3500
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1992-04-14
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Units Affected
177
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY NOT HAVE ENGAGED THE LOCKING MATERIAL ON THE BOLT. THE BOLT CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
Consequence
IF THE PIVOT BOLT DISENGAGES FROM THE NUT WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF BRAKE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT INA VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS SHOULD INSPECT THE HAND STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO SPECIFICATION.