Chevrolet B6p042 1985

Model B6p042 made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1985

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.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA88042GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/16/198807/28/1989FUEL TANK LEAKS89V071000
 There is no summary currently available
PE88056GENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/26/198809/16/1988FUEL TANK LEAK
 There is no summary currently available