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GMC GMC Recall 80V017: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 80V017, reported February 26, 1980, 850 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 80V017GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck1980
GMC GMC1980