Vehicle recall 77V145000 · September 15, 1977
Chevrolet TE65 and GMC TE65
The involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The trailer brake control air line was connected to the front brake double check valve rather than the stop lamp switch double check valve, such that in the event of a failure of the truck front brake system the trailer brakes cannot be applied using the service brake control (treadle valve).
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and connect the brake control air line to the proper valve, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with air brake models w/RQ3 and w/J91.SYSTEM: service brakes; trailer brake controls.consequences of defect: loss of treadle valve control over the trailer brakeswould increase vehicle stopping distance and could result in an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V145000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 15, 1977
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 21, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 185
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Interconnecting assembly(wiring)
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