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1978 GMC C50 Recall

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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 GMC C50 in Canada.

Ref #1980-013 Campaign : 0C16
1980-01-22 4 419 units

Brakes

Issue Description

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, CERTAIN GASOLINE ENGINES AND FRAME MOUNTED BATTERIES. VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MIS-ROUTED SUCH THAT THE CABLE IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT. THIS CONDITION MAY DAMAGE CABLE INSULATION AND SHOULD THE DAMAGED CABLE CONTACT NEARBY BRAKE LINES, THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE DAMAGED TO THE EXTEND THAT THEY WOULD LOSE BRAKE FLUID.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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