Vehicle recall 80V015000 · February 26, 1980
Chevrolet SE60 and GMC SE60
The pedal push rod assemblies on the involved vehicles are subject to extreme wear after extended use.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The pedal push rod assemblies on the involved vehicles are subject to extreme wear after extended use. This wear could cause the brake push rod to disengage from the brake booster. The wear results from excessive return pressure on the push rod from the brake pedal return spring which was mistakenly installed during production.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the brake system push rod assembly without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with delco hy-power brake boostersand brake pedal return springs.system: service brakes; brake pedal push rod assembly.consequences of defect: separation of the brake and push rod from the brakebooster could cause a loss of braking capability. This could occur withoutprior warning and could cause an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 26, 1980
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 14, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,580
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet SE60 (1976): 1976
- GMC SE60 (1976): 1976
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