1986 CHEVROLET C70 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

86V015000 on 03/02/1986

Component:

Parking brake:indicator light

Manufactured:

03/31/1985 - 07/31/1985

Affected:

4,967

Defect:

The parking brake actuating lever cam may contain a quench crack which can widen, reducing the holding capability of the parking brakes. consequence of defect: the reduced holding capability of the parking brake could allow an unattended truck to roll away uncontrolled, which may lead to an accident.

Correction:

Install a new actuation lever.

Notes:

System: parking brake.vehicle description: medium-duty trucks equipped with a transmission mountedinternal expanding type 9" x 3" parking brake.

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Campaign:

86V170000 on 12/29/1986

Component:

Steering:hydraulic power assist system

Manufactured:

02/28/1985 - 06/30/1986

Affected:

9,038

Defect:

The power steering assist cylinder mounting bracket bolts may loosen due to paint on the bolt threads and the mounting bracket mating surface. consequence of defect: this may result in looseness and erratic steering during full turns. with continued operation power cylinder could detach from the frame rail resulting in restricted steering, severing of front brake hose and loss of front axle braking. with either condition, a vehicle crash could result.

Correction:

Remove paint from mating surfaces of bracket and frame rail; replace power steering assist cylinder mounting bolts.

Notes:

System: power steering. vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with power steering and 12,000 lbs. front axles.

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