Make : GMC | Model : B7 | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19980301 - 19980531 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V073000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980424 | Date Received by ODI: 19980408 | Date Added to Database: 19980409 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1590 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS. CHAFFING OF THE ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROL HARNESS CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL GROUNDING CONDITION. THIS WILL ILLUMINATE A WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SHUT OFF THE ABS FEATURE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS FOR CHAFFING AND PROPER ROUTING AND WILL REPAIR IF NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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