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1978 GMC P35 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR CONTAINS ELECTRICAL WIRES THAT MAY BE REVERSED. AS A RESULT, THE LAMP WILL BE ACTIVATED WHENEVER THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON, EVEN THOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE INDICATOR LAMP BE ACTIVATED UPON APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH WIRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE; SWITCH CONNECTOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE PARKING BRAKE IS SETALTHOUGH IT MAY NOT BE. IF VEHICLE IS THEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT COULD ROLLFREE AND CAUSE INJURY AND DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1977-08-01 - 1978-04-01

    Vehicles Affected

    1252

  2. Recall Description

    THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE A BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WARNING WHICH STATES, "WARNING, CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 3 FLUID FROM A SEALED CONTAINER". THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".

    Possible Effects

    Action

    THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WARNING PLATE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WARNING PLATE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE WRONG TYPE OF FLUID IS USED IN THE SYSTEM,PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT,POSSIBLY WITHOUT WARNING.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1977-04-01 - 1978-07-01

    Vehicles Affected

    1688

  3. Recall Description

    THE FUEL TANK FUSIBLE BUSHING ELEMENT MAY HAVE MELTED DUE TO EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES ENCOUNTERED WHEN THE TANKS WERE EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT RAYS DURING CHASSIS STORAGE.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT PLUG WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK VENTING SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE ISPRESENT, A FIRE COULD START AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1977-08-01 - 1978-07-01

    Vehicles Affected

    2024

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