1979 Chevrolet Brigadier Recalls
All 1979 Chevrolet Brigadier recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
3,263
3,263
NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V187000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1979
Date of Owner Notification: August 30th, 1979
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. Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RECONNECT ANY IMPROPERLY CONNECTED AIR LINES AT THE BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE, WITHOUT CHARGE. Recall 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.
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