Gmc Brigadier 1978
Model Brigadier made in 1978 by Gmc got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 1978
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 - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V187000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1978 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 3263 | 08/30/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/08/1979 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were assembled with incorrect plumbing of the copper brake application valve supply air lines. this constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no 121, air brake systems. as a result, air could leak from the rear brake system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and reconnect any improperly connected air lines at the brake application valve, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with air brakes.system: service brakes; air lines.consequences of defect: a major air leak from the braking system could result.loss of service brakes could cause a loss of vehicle control and an anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V104000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1977 to 04/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 44059 | 09/11/1981 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/09/1981 | 09/17/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | During assembly the upper steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened. movement may occur between the upper steering shaft and the yoke, causing accelerated pinch bolt wear at the whistle slot in the shaft. pinch bolt wear could cause the yoke to slip from the shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect the upper steering column shaft to ensure proper tightening of the nut and bolt. if necessary, a new nut and bolt will be installed and properly tightened at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; upper steering column shaft yoke pinch bolt.consequences of defect: if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, thedriver may experience loss of vehicle control without prior warning and anaccident may result. | |||||||||||||||