Recalls for your 1968 Gmc E5500

Recalls for 1968 Gmc E5500

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that seal on piston in master brake cylinder may, after extendedusage, allow brake fluid to pass seal permitting brake pedal to be pushed tofloor in a slow gradual stop or upon the first ap- plication of brakes aftervehicle has been standing for a period of time.is also a possibility thatinner liner of vacuum hose which connects to brake vacuum booster may collapse,causing loss of power brake assist.(correct by installing new parts in brakemaster cylinder and modifying vacuum hose rout- ing.)

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that during operation steel brake line at rear axle could chafe onleft rear shock absorber, and that front brake hoses on school buses maycontact tire, shock absorber or steering arm.continued chafing could wearhole in hose or line at point of contact, causing loss of hydraulic brakefluid.(correct by inspecting and re-routing steel line and adding additionalclip to hold hose.)