1979 GMC C30 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 79V142000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1978 - 12/31/1978
- Affected:
- 15,328
- Defect:
- On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. this can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; switch button ring, brake lights.consequences of defect: with inoperative brake lights, a vehicle approachingfrom the rear would not be aware that brakes were being applied. also, if thecruise control fails to automatically disengage through brake pedal operation,vehicle may accelerate when the brake pedal is released. either condition couldresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: owner is advised not to engage the cruise control until it has beeninspected by dealer.
- Campaign:
- 79V026000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1978 - 08/31/1978
- Affected:
- 222
- Defect:
- The front hoses on the involved vehicles may have improperly oriented hose fittings, resulting in a rubbing contact between the right brake hose and the upper control arm of the front suspension or in a twisted left hose resulting in a faulty attachment at the frame fitting. should either of these conditions exist, they could eventually result in brake hose failure causing loss of brake fluid and consequent loss of the front braking action.
- Correction:
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both front brake hoses at no cost to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; brake hose.consequences of defect: should the driver experience loss of front braking at atime when minimum stopping distance is required, a vehicle accident couldoccur.note: the driver will be alerted to brake fluid loss by the illumination of thebrake warning light on the dash board and by an increase in brake pedal travelduring brake application.
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