Chevrolet Astro 1983
Model Astro made in 1983 by Chevrolet got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning parking brake .
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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| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V124000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1982 to 02/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 4870 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/07/1985 | 10/16/1985 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The rear brake release time may be greater than the time specified in fmvss 121, air brake system. in addition, some tractors may have warped parking brake apply springs which also effect the rear brake release time. consequence of defect: tractors fail to meet the stopping distance specified in fmvss 121 which is required to stop the truck safely. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a quick release valve in the trailer service air line and increase the diameter of the rear service brake line. also inspect rear spring brake chamber and release if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air brakes. vehicle description: tractors equipped with rpo rq3 tractor application. | |||||||||||||||