Gmc K20 1980
Model K20 made in 1980 by Gmc got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1980
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, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
81V010000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1978 to 06/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 320677 | 01/09/1981 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/13/1981 | 02/12/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Fatigue cracks may develop in the brake vacuum booster housing. this may cause a vacuum leak and reduce the effectiveness of the brakes. after prolonged use, the cracks may develop to the extent that the booster may separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Vehicles will be inspected for fatigue cracks in the brake vacuum booster. those without cracks will have a support brace installed. those with evidence of cracking will have a new brake vacuum booster and support brace installed. this service will be provided at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with vacuum power disc/drum brakes.system: service brakes; vacuum brake booster housing.consequences of defect: separation will result in a loss of braking abilitywithout prior warning and may lead to an accident. partial loss of brakingability may also lead to an accident, particularly in situations where minimumstopping distance is required. |