General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #85V124000

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V124000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 4,870 affected units, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:BRAKE CHAMBER, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The rear brake release time may be greater than the time specified in fmvss 121, "air brake system". In addition, some tractors may have warped parking brake apply springs which also effect the rear brake release time. consequence of defect: tractors fail to meet the stopping distance specified in fmvss 121 which is required to stop the truck safely.

Corrective Action

Install a quick release valve in the trailer service air line and increase the diameter of the rear service brake line. Also inspect rear spring brake chamber and release if necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V124000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1985-10-07T00:00:00

Subject: Emergency parking brake:air:brake chamber

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 4,870

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The rear brake release time may be greater than the time specified in fmvss 121, "air brake system". In addition, some tractors may have warped parking brake apply springs which also effect the rear brake release time. consequence of defect: tractors fail to meet the stopping distance specified in fmvss 121 which is required to stop the truck safely.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Install a quick release valve in the trailer service air line and increase the diameter of the rear service brake line. Also inspect rear spring brake chamber and release if necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ebjd~k282-2gy4

NHTSA ID: 85V124000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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