Gmc C30 1979
Model C30 made in 1979 by Gmc got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1979
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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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V142000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1978 to 01/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 15328 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/06/1979 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. this can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; switch button ring, brake lights.consequences of defect: with inoperative brake lights, a vehicle approachingfrom the rear would not be aware that brakes were being applied. also, if thecruise control fails to automatically disengage through brake pedal operation,vehicle may accelerate when the brake pedal is released. either condition couldresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: owner is advised not to engage the cruise control until it has beeninspected by dealer. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V026000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1978 to 09/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 222 | 01/16/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/16/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front hoses on the involved vehicles may have improperly oriented hose fittings, resulting in a rubbing contact between the right brake hose and the upper control arm of the front suspension or in a twisted left hose resulting in a faulty attachment at the frame fitting. should either of these conditions exist, they could eventually result in brake hose failure causing loss of brake fluid and consequent loss of the front braking action. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both front brake hoses at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; brake hose.consequences of defect: should the driver experience loss of front braking at atime when minimum stopping distance is required, a vehicle accident couldoccur.note: the driver will be alerted to brake fluid loss by the illumination of thebrake warning light on the dash board and by an increase in brake pedal travelduring brake application. | |||||||||||||||