Recall
Chevrolet C7500 — 98V073000
NHTSA ID
98V073000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
C7500
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-04-08
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Units Affected
1,590
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS. CHAFFING OF THE ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROL HARNESS CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL GROUNDING CONDITION. THIS WILL ILLUMINATE A WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SHUT OFF THE ABS FEATURE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS FOR CHAFFING AND PROPER ROUTING AND WILL REPAIR IF NECESSARY.