1979 CHEVROLET BRIGADIER Recall

Campaign:

79V187000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, air:controls:foot control

Manufactured:

04/30/1978 - 02/28/1979

Affected:

3,263

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect and reconnect any improperly connected air lines at the brake application valve, without charge.

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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