Recall Description
THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATING LEVER CAM MAY CONTAIN A QUENCH CRACK WHICH CAN WIDEN, REDUCING THE HOLDING CAPABILITY OF THE PARKING BRAKES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE REDUCED HOLDING CAPABILITY OF THE PARKING BRAKE COULD ALLOW AN UNATTENDED TRUCK TO ROLL AWAY UNCONTROLLED, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Possible Effects
Action
INSTALL A NEW ACTUATION LEVER.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION MOUNTEDINTERNAL EXPANDING TYPE 9" X 3" PARKING BRAKE.
Recall Manufacture Dates
1985-04-01 - 1985-08-01
Vehicles Affected
4967
1985 GMC B6p Recalls