GMC 1979 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled April 13, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V094000 · GMC
Remedy
THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
22 units
Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", IN REGARD TO INCORRECT PLUMBING IN THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, A LOW AIR PRESSURE CONDITION IN THE REAR BRAKE AIR SUPPLY WILL NOT ACTUATE THE WARNING SYSTEM. THE AUDIBLE ALARM WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF A BRAKE MALFUNCTION.
What to do
THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
GMC N9F064
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →