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NHTSARecalled Jul 2, 1985 · #85V085000

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE INNER FENDER ON THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT SIDES OF SOME TRUCKS. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB THROUGH, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE UPON BRAKE APPLICATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB THROUGH CAUSING AIR PRESSURE LOSS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY. A REDUCTION OF BRAKING ABILITY AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

INSTALL NEW BRAKE CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS, BRAKE LINE ELBOWS, AND AIR BRAKE HOSES, AS NECESSARY.

View the official CPSC notice