Recalls for T10 CHEVROLET, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, Oct 13, 1983

A recall was issued on Oct 13, 1983 for T10 CHEVROLET, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS problems. THE RIGHT FRONT CROSSOVER PIPE, WHICH CARRIES BRAKE HYDRAULIC FLUID, MAY BREAK AND LEAK FLUID. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER SKIRT CONTACTS THE PIPE AND VIBRATION CAUSES THE PIPE TO WEAR THROUGH.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: IF THE POSITION AND CLEARANCE OF THE BRAKE PIPE ARE INCORRECT, THE FENDER SKIRT WILL BE ADJUSTED AND A REPLACEMENT PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE HYDRAULIC CROSSOVER PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FLUID LEAKAGE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING,AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT, PARTICULARLY INSITUATIONS REQUIRING MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE.NOTE: AN INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNINGLIGHT MAY INDICATE THE PROBLEM EXISTS.