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1978 GMC C6500 Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (2)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 GMC C6500 in Canada.

Ref #1979-142 Campaign : 9G12
1979-09-07 285 units

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Issue Description

MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON 4 CYLINDER ENGINES. VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE ACCELERATOR CROSS SHAFT SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALLED INA REVERSE END TO END POSITION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SLIGHT BIND IN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE RESULTING IN A RETURN TO IDLE TIME IN EXCESS OF THE TIME LIMIT SPECIFIED BY CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 124 - ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

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

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Ref #1979-131 Campaign : 9G09 9T10
1979-07-27 254 units

Brakes

Issue Description

MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON ANTI-LOCK AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. THE PISTON IN THE ANTI-LOCK RELAY VALVES MAY EXPAND WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN FLUID CONTAMINATES WHICH MAY BE FOUND IN THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. EXPANDED PISTONS CAN STICK OR JAM IN THE VALVES AND PREVENT AIR DELIVERY TO THE BVRAKE CHAMBERS CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKING POWER ON THE AFFECTED AXLE. THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES.

Safety Risk

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

Corrective Action & Repair

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

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