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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1988 GMC School Bus in Canada.
NOTE: MODEL B6P042 BUSES. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND ALLISON AT545 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTED PARKING BRAKE DRUM ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY LOOSEN. THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A DRIVELINE LOCKUP CONDITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR ALMOST STOPPED. CORRECTION: PARKING BRAKE DRUM BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED, A RETAINING COMPOUND WILL BE APPLIED TO NEW BOLTS AND THE NEW BOLTS WILL BE INSTALLED AND TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.
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 FUEL TANK MAY EXHIBIT A CRACK ADJACENT TO THE SEAM WELD ATTACHING THE TANK END CAP. THIS CRACK CAN MANIFEST ITSELF AS EITHER A DAMP SPOT OR A SLIGHT DRIPPING. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT. CORRECTION: LIMITER CUSHIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS. ALSO, FUEL TANK WILL BE INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
A failure of this component (fuel system) 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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