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Vehicle recall 79V026000 · January 16, 1979

GMC 20, Chevrolet C20 and 2 more models

The front hoses on the involved vehicles may have improperly oriented hose fittings, resulting in a rubbing contact between the right brake hose and the upper control arm of the…

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

Summary
The front hoses on the involved vehicles may have improperly oriented hose fittings, resulting in a rubbing contact between the right brake hose and the upper control arm of the front suspension or in a twisted left hose resulting in a faulty attachment at the frame fitting. Should either of these conditions exist, they could eventually result in brake hose failure causing loss of brake fluid and consequent loss of the front braking action.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both front brake hoses at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; brake hose.consequences of defect: should the driver experience loss of front braking at atime when minimum stopping distance is required, a vehicle accident couldoccur.note: the driver will be alerted to brake fluid loss by the illumination of thebrake warning light on the dash board and by an increase in brake pedal travelduring brake application.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
79V026000
Reported to NHTSA
January 16, 1979
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
January 16, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected
222
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Recall 79V026000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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