Recalls for B6P042 CHEVROLET, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID, July 07, 1986

A recall was issued on July 07, 1986 for B6P042 CHEVROLET, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID problems. SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S-CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AT THE FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICT STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: AS NECESSARY, REPLACE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE.
SYSTEM: BRAKES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A 7500 LB. FRONT AXLE AND WITHOUT A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE.