1980 GMC GMC Recalls (2)

Campaign:

80V017000 on 03/06/1980

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

08/31/1978 - 12/31/1979

Affected:

850

Defect:

During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting. this could cause a leak in the front axle hydraulic brake hose.

Correction:

Dealer will install an exhaust heat shield at the right side frame to brake hose fitting and replace front brake hoses at no charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, mark ivengines and fire apparatus.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake hose.consequences of defect: a leak in the brake hose would result in loss ofbraking action without prior warning and, possibly, an accident.

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Campaign:

82V067000 on 08/05/1982

Component:

Suspension:front:hub

Manufactured:

08/31/1979 - 09/30/1979

Affected:

419

Defect:

On some of the involved vehicles, the barrel area between the inner and outer bearings of the hubs could develop cracks. eventually the hubs could fail.

Correction:

A new hub and drum assembly will be installed by dealer at no charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with aluminum front hubs.system: suspension; front axle, aluminum hubs.consequences of defect: one or more of the following could occur: 1) brakescould lock causing loss of vehicle control, 2) heat could build up betweenbrake lining and drum causing line to blow out or ignite and/or 3) hub couldseparate causing the wheel and tire to separate from vehicle. an accident couldoccur in each case.note: wheel wobbling or thumping is a warning sign of impending hub separation.

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