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Chevrolet C70 Recall 86V015: Parking Brake:Indicator Light

NHTSA campaign 86V015, reported January 4, 1986, 4,967 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V015GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW ACTUATION LEVER.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION MOUNTEDINTERNAL EXPANDING TYPE 9" X 3" PARKING BRAKE.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet B6P1985
Chevrolet C6019851986
Chevrolet C7019851986
GMC B6P1985
GMC C651985
GMC C7519851986
GMC P6T1985