1974 GMC M6500 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 74V141000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected:: 42,723
Notes:: Chevrolet campaign no 74-c-17, gmc campaign no 74-c-10.school bus and truckchassis.possibility that one or more of the hydraulic brake hoses installedmay have an end fitting which was not sufficiently crimped to the hose.ifthis condition exists, it could cause leakage of brake fluid or possibleseparation of hose from fitting causing partial or complete loss of vehiclebraking control.(correct by inspecting and replacing all hose found with onesize crimp diameter.)
Campaign:: 74V231000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Power train:axle assembly:banjo housing
Affected:: 4,877
Notes:: Chevrolet campaign no 74-c-20.gmc campaign no 75-c-03.heavy duty trucks.possibility that the thickness of the housing material where the housing isfriction welded to the spindle is insufficient and may fail.such failurewould consist of a cracked housing allowing the spindle, with its attachingcomponents to become detached and roll free from the vehicle.(correct byinspecting and replacing rear tanden axle where necessary).