| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : C7 | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19850601 - 19890701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V208000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19891211 | Date Received by ODI: 19891130 | Date Added to Database: 19891204 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 215 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES CAN CONTACT THE INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS. |
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Consequence:
THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CHAFE THE BRAKE HOSES TO THE POINTOF RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
CUT OUT A PORTION OF INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE. ALSO, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED FRONT BRAKE HOSES. |
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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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