Gmc, Chevrolet 1985–1986 Parking Brake recall
Recalled January 4, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V015000 · GMC
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW ACTUATION LEVER.
Units
4,967 units
Description
THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATING LEVER CAM MAY CONTAIN A QUENCH CRACK WHICH CAN WIDEN, REDUCING THE HOLDING CAPABILITY OF THE PARKING BRAKES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE REDUCED HOLDING CAPABILITY OF THE PARKING BRAKE COULD ALLOW AN UNATTENDED TRUCK TO ROLL AWAY UNCONTROLLED, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
INSTALL A NEW ACTUATION LEVER.
Product
GMC B6P · GMC C60 · GMC C65 · GMC C70 · GMC C75 · GMC P6T
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →