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Vehicle recall 69V039000 · April 8, 1969

GMC E4500, GMC E5500 and 9 more models

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes
Possibility that seal on piston in master brake cylinder may, after extendedusage, allow brake fluid to pass seal permitting brake pedal to be pushed tofloor in a slow gradual stop or upon the first ap- plication of brakes aftervehicle has been standing for a period of time.is also a possibility thatinner liner of vacuum hose which connects to brake vacuum booster may collapse,causing loss of power brake assist.(correct by installing new parts in brakemaster cylinder and modifying vacuum hose rout- ing.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
69V039000
Reported to NHTSA
April 8, 1969
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
April 2, 1969
Vehicles potentially affected
163,493
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Recall 69V039000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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