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GMC B6P042 Recall 88V137: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 88V137, reported August 16, 1988, 1,503 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V137GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
MELTING OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES CAN OCCUR WHERE THE AIR LINES ROUTE UNDER THE LEFT HAND FRAME RAIL NEAR THE EXHAUST PIPE.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICEBRAKES WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
REROUTE AIR LINE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM; REPLACE HARNESS IF HEAT DETERIORATION HAS OCCURED.
Notes
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COWL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES WITH AIR BRAKES AND GASOLINEENGINES.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet B6P04219871988
GMC B6P04219871988