Recalls for your 1981 Gmc C20

Recalls for 1981 Gmc C20

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GMC C20 / 1972

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GMC C20 / 1972

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID


Posted on: 1981-12-22
Description
The hydraulic brake fluid used in certain vehicles may fail to comply with the brake fluid boiling point requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  116, motor vehicle brake fluids.  Braking efficiency may be reduced and vehicle stopping distance increased, especially when hard or frequent braking raises brake fluid temperature.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Suspect hydraulic brake fluid will be bled from the brake system and replaced with gm delco supreme no.  11 or an equivalent, without charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake fluid.consequences of defect: in situations requiring minimum vehicle stoppingdistance, an accident would result.note: the problem may be indicated by an increase in pedal travel or a spongyfeeling to the pedal.