1984 Chevrolet Astro Recalls

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October 16th, 1985
Recalled Component
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER
Recall Date
October 16th, 1985
Units Effected
4,870
NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V124000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1982
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1985

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.

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.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH RPO RQ3 TRACTOR APPLICATION.

Recall Comments

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