Chevrolet B6p042 1983

Model B6p042 made in 1983 by Chevrolet got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER
87V121000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/1982 to 06/01/1987V (Vehicle)787008/06/1987MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/03/198708/07/1987
Defect SummarySevere brake chatter may cause the brake chamber mounting brackets on either side to develop cracks in the weld area where the s cam shaft tube attaches to the chamber support section.
Consequence SummaryBrackets can break, resulting in loss of braking abilityat that front wheel, and possibly restricted steering, which could lead to avehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryAs necessary, install new reinforced front brake chamber mounting brackets and install a front brake limiting valve on vehicles without one.
NotesSystem: brakesvehicle description: school buses equipped with 7,500 lb. front axle and mediumduty trucks equipped with a 7,000 lb. front axle.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID
86V086000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/1982 to 01/01/1986V (Vehicle)429908/15/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/07/198607/11/1986
Defect SummarySevere brake chatter may cause the brake chamber mounting brackets on either side to develop cracks in the weld area where the s-cam shaft tube attaches to the chamber support section. consequence of defect: brackets can break, resulting in loss of braking ability at the front wheel, and possibly restrict steering, which could lead to a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryAs necessary, replace front brake chamber mounting brackets and install a front brake limiting valve.
NotesSystem: brakes. vehicle description: school buses equipped with a 7500 lb. front axle and without a front brake limiting valve.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC
84V134000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 11/01/1981 to 04/01/1984V (Vehicle)143610/26/1984MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/16/198411/09/1984
Defect SummaryVehicles have a primary and a reserve braking system. if the primary brake system booster fails, under some circumstances the reserve system may also malfunction and braking ability will be impaired.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install a new reserve brake control module at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: school buses and forward control chassis trucks equippedwith hypower dual hydraulic brake systems.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake system, reserve brakes systemelectronic control module.consequences of defect: a reduction of braking ability in a situation whenminimum stopping distance is required could result in an accident without priorwarning.