Vehicle recall 78V162000 · July 27, 1978
GMC HE75, GMC JH95 and 2 more models
The rear brake line may have been improperly routed to the main air tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The rear brake line may have been improperly routed to the main air tank. Should a major air leak develop in the rear brake system, the vehicle would fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". This would cause the entire brake system to vent to the atmosphere and braking effectiveness would be lost.
- Remedy
- The dealer will properly route the air brake line to the main air tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; rear brake line.consequences of defect: loss of brakes could lead to loss of vehicle controland an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V162000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 27, 1978
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- July 31, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,278
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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