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 1980 GMC C7 in Canada.
On certain trucks equipped with the combination of bendix master cylinder and bendix handrovac frame mounted brake booster, air may be drawn into the brake system past the various seals. Air in the brake system could cause a loss of braking ability and result in vehicle crash without prior warning.
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).
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, STEEL HOODS AND FRONT MOUNTED TOP THREADED TERMINAL BATTERIES THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY BE DAMAGED THROUGH RUBBING THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE TUBE DUE TO MISROUTING OF THE BATTERY CABLE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN BRAKE TUBE DAMAGE AND LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. TRUCKS SOLD TO RYDER TRUCK RENTAL OF MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO.
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).
Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
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