NHTSA Recall 79V094000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1979-04-13. An estimated 22 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", IN REGARD TO INCORRECT PLUMBING IN THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, A LOW AIR PRESSURE CONDITION IN THE REAR BRAKE AIR SUPPLY WILL NOT ACTUATE THE WARNING SYSTEM. THE AUDIBLE ALARM WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF A BRAKE MALFUNCTION.
What the manufacturer will do
THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING DEVICES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITHOUT THE WARNING SIGNAL, REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITYCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES.