Chevrolet C6 1983
Model C6 made in 1983 by Chevrolet got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 1983
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V120000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1982 to 08/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 3948 | 10/17/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/02/1984 | 11/13/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The dual air reservoirs of some trucks were equipped with carbon steel springs instead of stainless steel springs, as intended. the carbon steel spring is more susceptible to rusting than the stainless steel spring. this rusting could cause the check valve to fail, causing total loss of front and rear brakes. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The air tank will be inspected and, if necessary, the air valve will be replaced with one containing a stainless steel spring. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with air brakes.system: service brakes; air supply check valve.consequences of defect: if an air leak were to occur and the driver did notheed warnings, an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V085000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1982 to 11/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 624 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/02/1985 | 07/24/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The front air brake hose may contact the inner fender on the left and/or right sides of some trucks. in some instances, the brake hose may rub through, resulting in a loss of air pressure upon brake application. consequence of defect: brake hose may rub through causing air pressure loss when brakes are applied and reduced braking ability. a reduction of braking ability at a time when minimum stopping distance is required could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Install new brake chamber support brackets, brake line elbows, and air brake hoses, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with tilt hoods, 7000# front axle and air brakes.system: front brake hose. | |||||||||||||||