Vehicle recall 89V208000 · November 30, 1989

Chevrolet C7 and GMC C7

The front air brake hoses can contact the inner fender extensions.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The front air brake hoses can contact the inner fender extensions.
Consequence: This interference can chafe the brake hoses to the pointof rupture, resulting in loss of front brakes with potential for an accident.
Remedy: Cut out a portion of inner fender extensions to prevent interference. Also, replace any damaged front brake hoses.
Notes: System: front air brake hoses.vehicle description: medium duty trucks, high cab models equipped with 7000# airbrake front axles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V208000
Reported to NHTSA: November 30, 1989
Filed by: GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
Owner notification: December 11, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 215
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 89V208000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet C7 (1985-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
GMC C7 (1985-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985

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