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 1983 GMC C7 in Canada.
SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S-CAM TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION. BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING AND POSSIBLE RESTRICTION IN STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD CAUSE VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION:REINFORCED FRONT AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE INSTALLED AND,IF NOT FITTED,A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE.
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).
THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE INNER FENDER ON THE LEFT AN/OR RIGHT SIDE POSSIBLY CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE TO RUB THROUGH. THIS WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF AIR PRSSURE UPON BRAKE APPLICATION AND A REDUCTION OF BRAKING ABILITY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH 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).
On certain vehicles, a carbon steel check valve spring was mistakenly installed in the dual compartment air reservoir. Usage of carbon steel springs in this application can result in severe corrosion and subsequent failure. If a leak develops in the primary air system, air would not be checked or isolated from the failed system and air would flow from the secondary system and exhaust at the point of leakage resulting in loss of service brakes and application of the emergency spring brakes. If the driver ignores the low air pressure warning light and buzzer and fails to pull off the road - crash
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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