Vehicle recall 79V187000 · August 8, 1979
Chevrolet Brigadier and GMC Brigadier
The involved vehicles were assembled with incorrect plumbing of the copper brake application valve supply air lines.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles were assembled with incorrect plumbing of the copper brake application valve supply air lines. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no 121, "air brake systems". As a result, air could leak from the rear brake system.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and reconnect any improperly connected air lines at the brake application valve, without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with air brakes.system: service brakes; air lines.consequences of defect: a major air leak from the braking system could result.loss of service brakes could cause a loss of vehicle control and an anaccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V187000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 1979
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- August 30, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,263
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Controls › Foot control/valve
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Brigadier (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
- GMC Brigadier (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
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