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NHTSARecalled Apr 13, 1979 · #79V094000

BRAKES:LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING DEVICES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", IN REGARD TO INCORRECT PLUMBING IN THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, A LOW AIR PRESSURE CONDITION IN THE REAR BRAKE AIR SUPPLY WILL NOT ACTUATE THE WARNING SYSTEM. THE AUDIBLE ALARM WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF A BRAKE MALFUNCTION.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING DEVICES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

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