Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
Enter a VIN to identify your vehicle and find Canadian recall notices that may apply to its make, model and year. Confirm VIN-specific eligibility and repair status with the manufacturer.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 GMC Brigadier in Canada.
Certain trucks may not comply with CMVSS 121 which requires a split braking system operating separately and independently on two axles.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT YOKE PINCH BOLT AND NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FROM THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT AND MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND VEHICLE CRASH.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND A 427 C.I.D. GASOLINE ENGINE OR A 6 OR 8 CYLINDER DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON ENGINE. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH IMPROPERLY CONNECTED (INTERCHANGED) COPPER BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE AIR LINES. SHOULD A MAJOR AIR LEAK DEVELOP IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTE, THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH SPEEDOMETERS CALIBRATED IN MILES PER HOUR RATHER THAN KILOMETERS PER HOUR AND ODOMETERS CALIBRATED IN MILES RATHER THAN KILOMETERS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARD 101 - CONTROL LOCATION.
A failure of this component (lights and instruments) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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