General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #78V162000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V162000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 1,278 affected units, BRAKES:AIR LINES AND FITTINGS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The rear brake line may have been improperly routed to the main air tank. Should a major air leak develop in the rear brake system, the vehicle would fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". This would cause the entire brake system to vent to the atmosphere and braking effectiveness would be lost.

Corrective Action

The dealer will properly route the air brake line to the main air tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V162000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1978-07-27T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air lines and fittings

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,278

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The rear brake line may have been improperly routed to the main air tank. Should a major air leak develop in the rear brake system, the vehicle would fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". This would cause the entire brake system to vent to the atmosphere and braking effectiveness would be lost.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will properly route the air brake line to the main air tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pfj4_5stn~ndz5

NHTSA ID: 78V162000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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