Chevrolet, GMC 1975–1977 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled September 15, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V145000 · Chevrolet
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND CONNECT THE BRAKE CONTROL AIR LINE TO THE PROPER VALVE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
185 units
Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL AIR LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE RATHER THAN THE STOP LAMP SWITCH DOUBLE CHECK VALVE, SUCH THAT IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TRUCK FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM THE TRAILER BRAKES CANNOT BE APPLIED USING THE SERVICE BRAKE CONTROL (TREADLE VALVE).
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND CONNECT THE BRAKE CONTROL AIR LINE TO THE PROPER VALVE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Chevrolet TE65
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →