3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that carburetor throttle lever can catch underneath throttlelinkage bracket and cause throttle to be held in partially open position.ifthis condition occurs vehicle will not slow down when accelerator pedal isreleased, making vehicle difficult to control.(correct by modifyingcarburetor throttle bracket.)
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that trucks may have been assembled with either 16 x 6.00 two-pieceor 16.5 x 8.25 one- piece wheels which have obvious cracks outside mountingbolt circle in wheel disc.if this condition exists, cracks may progress withprolonged vehicle operation and cause wheel failure which could result in lossof vehicle control.(correct by replacing wheel where necessary.)
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Chevrolet bulletin no 71-c-7.gmc bulletin no 71-c-4 and 71-c -4a.trucks andschool busses with bendix vacuum hydraulic br akes, trucks with vacuum boostedbrakes.possibility that sin gle bendix vacuum hydraulic brake system may haveend cap hexhead fitting assembly which does not make proper contact withendofbooster slave cylinder.this could cause brake fluid toleak from end ofbooster slave cylinder.loss of brake fluidwould result in low brake pedaland cause complete loss of br aking action.(correct by replacing with newimproved nut.)