1985 Gmc B6p042 Recalls

All 1985 Gmc B6p042 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.

August 7th, 1987

NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V121000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1982
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1987
Date of Owner Notification: August 6th, 1987

Defect Summary:
SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION.

Consequence Summary:
BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITYAT THAT FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICTED STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AVEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Summary:
AS NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW REINFORCED FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE ON VEHICLES WITHOUT ONE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKESVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 7,500 LB. FRONT AXLE AND MEDIUMDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 7,000 LB. FRONT AXLE.

July 11th, 1986

NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V086000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1982
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: August 15th, 1986

Defect Summary:
SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S-CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AT THE FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICT STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Summary:
AS NECESSARY, REPLACE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A 7500 LB. FRONT AXLE AND WITHOUT A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE.

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