1985 CHEVROLET C6 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

85V085000 on 07/23/1985

Component:

Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

09/30/1982 - 10/31/1984

Affected:

624

Defect:

The front air brake hose may contact the inner fender on the left and/or right sides of some trucks. in some instances, the brake hose may rub through, resulting in a loss of air pressure upon brake application. consequence of defect: brake hose may rub through causing air pressure loss when brakes are applied and reduced braking ability. a reduction of braking ability at a time when minimum stopping distance is required could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Correction:

Install new brake chamber support brackets, brake line elbows, and air brake hoses, as necessary.

Notes:

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with tilt hoods, 7000# front axle and air brakes.system: front brake hose.

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Campaign:

85V110000 on 09/23/1985

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

Manufactured:

09/30/1984 - 04/30/1985

Affected:

1,008

Defect:

The fuel return hose between the switching valve and the fuel tank sending units may be incorrectly connected. consequence of defect: fuel supplied by one tank is returned to the other tank which could overfill and leak. fuel could ignite and cause a fire.

Correction:

Reposition fuel return hoses and replace fuel vapor canister.

Notes:

Vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks equipped with dual 50gallon fuel tanks and heavy duty gas emissions.system: hoses, fuel return.

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