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Chevrolet C10 Recall 87V136: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 87V136, reported September 1, 1987, 63,196 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V136GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
RIGHT AND LEFT HAND BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE WHEEL OR TIRE IN A FULL TURN.
Risk
IF THE HOSE MAKES CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL OR TIRE IT WILLEVENTUALLY WEAR THE HOSE TO A POINT OF RUPTURE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF THEFRONT BRAKES. LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES WOULD INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE WHENMINIMUM TIME IS REQUIRED AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW REPOSITIONING BRACKETS FOR THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKE/HOSEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet C101988
Chevrolet C201988
GMC C151988
GMC C251988