Vehicle recall 80V017000 · February 26, 1980
Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck and GMC GMC
During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting. This could cause a leak in the front axle hydraulic brake hose.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install an exhaust heat shield at the right side frame to brake hose fitting and replace front brake hoses at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, mark ivengines and fire apparatus.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake hose.consequences of defect: a leak in the brake hose would result in loss ofbraking action without prior warning and, possibly, an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V017000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 26, 1980
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- February 21, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 850
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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