Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1979 GMC C60 in Canada.
TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, GASOLINE ENGINES AND FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT. EXTREME HEAT FROM THE RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE HOSE AT THE FRAME FITTING. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LEAK IN THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE AND LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION.
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).
MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND BUS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 7,000 OR 12,000 POUND FRONT AXLES AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE RIGHT-HAND AND/ OR LEFT-HAND FRONT SHORT STELL BRAKE LINES MAY FRACTURE IN THE BEND RADIUS DUE TO BRAKE CHATTER INDUCING PERIODIC HIGH STRESSES. THIS CAN RESULT IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.
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 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.
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).
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