What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1983085
- Recall date
- 7 October 1983
- Make
- Gmc, Chevrolet
- Models
- T80, T60, T70
- Model years
- 1983
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 1,395
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with the inner fender skirt contacting the right hand brake pipe. Vibration of the fender skirt could eventually cause a fatigue fracture in the brake pipe resulting in the loss of brake fluid and subsequent loss of front braking action. The rear brake system would remain functional. However, loss of front braking at a time when minimum stopping distance is required could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1983085.