Vehicle recall 87V043000 · April 1, 1987
Chevrolet C10 and GMC C15
Improper size rear brake assemblies were installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Improper size rear brake assemblies were installed.
- Consequence
- Trucks could exceed the maximum stopping distancepermitted by FMVSS 105, hydraulic brake systems, creating the potential for avehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Replace rear axle brake assemblies with proper size assemblies.
- Notes
- System: rear brake assembly/FMVSS 105.VEHICLE description: light duty trucks with 6.2L diesel engine and 4 speedmanual transmission.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V043000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 1987
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 3, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicles covered
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