| Make : GMC | Model : P6T | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19850401 - 19850801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V015000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860314 | Date Received by ODI: 19860104 | Date Added to Database: 19860303 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4967 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW ACTUATION LEVER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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