Recalls for 1980 Gmc Gmc

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1980-03-07
Description
During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting. This could cause a leak in the front axle hydraulic brake hose.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Dealer will install an exhaust heat shield at the right side frame to brake hose fitting and replace front brake hoses at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, mark ivengines and fire apparatus.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake hose.consequences of defect: a leak in the brake hose would result in loss ofbraking action without prior warning and, possibly, an accident.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Posted on: 1982-08-06
Description
On some of the involved vehicles, the barrel area between the inner and outer bearings of the hubs could develop cracks. Eventually the hubs could fail.

Consequence

Corrective Action
A new hub and drum assembly will be installed by dealer at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with aluminum front hubs.system: suspension; front axle, aluminum hubs.consequences of defect: one or more of the following could occur: 1) brakescould lock causing loss of vehicle control, 2) heat could build up betweenbrake lining and drum causing line to blow out or ignite and/or 3) hub couldseparate causing the wheel and tire to separate from vehicle. An accident couldoccur in each case.note: wheel wobbling or thumping is a warning sign of impending hub separation.

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