1983 Chevrolet P6 Recalls
All 1983 Chevrolet P6 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.November 13th, 1984
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Recall Date
November 13th, 1984
November 13th, 1984
Units Effected
3,948
3,948
NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V120000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 1982
Manufactured End Date: August 1st, 1983
Date of Owner Notification: October 17th, 1984
Defect Summary:
THE DUAL AIR RESERVOIRS OF SOME TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH CARBON STEEL SPRINGS INSTEAD OF STAINLESS STEEL SPRINGS, AS INTENDED. THE CARBON STEEL SPRING IS MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUSTING THAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SPRING. THIS RUSTING COULD CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO FAIL, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. Corrective Summary:
THE AIR TANK WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE CONTAINING A STAINLESS STEEL SPRING. Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR SUPPLY CHECK VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN AIR LEAK WERE TO OCCUR AND THE DRIVER DID NOTHEED WARNINGS, AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
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