General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #84V120000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 84V120000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 3,948 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:AIR SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The dual air reservoirs of some trucks were equipped with carbon steel springs instead of stainless steel springs, as intended. The carbon steel spring is more susceptible to rusting than the stainless steel spring. This rusting could cause the check valve to fail, causing total loss of front and rear brakes.

Corrective Action

The air tank will be inspected and, if necessary, the air valve will be replaced with one containing a stainless steel spring.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 84V120000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1984-10-02T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air systems:air supply:check valve

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 3,948

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The dual air reservoirs of some trucks were equipped with carbon steel springs instead of stainless steel springs, as intended. The carbon steel spring is more susceptible to rusting than the stainless steel spring. This rusting could cause the check valve to fail, causing total loss of front and rear brakes.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The air tank will be inspected and, if necessary, the air valve will be replaced with one containing a stainless steel spring.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 84V120000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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