Vehicle recall 89V026000 · February 27, 1989
1988 GMC C600
Rear axle brake tubes (either side) can fatigue causing a loss of fluid in the rear brake system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Rear axle brake tubes (either side) can fatigue causing a loss of fluid in the rear brake system.
- Consequence
- This could result in reduced braking capability withpotential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Install new brake pipe assemblies with redesigned mounting brackets.
- Notes
- System: rear axle brake tubes.vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks equipped with neway airride rear axle suspension, rpo gpc.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V026000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 27, 1989
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 14, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 787
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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