Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 4, 1970. It covers about 25,950 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 70V016000
Reported: Mar 4, 1970
Vehicles: 25,950
Area: Brakes

Contacts

Possibility that during operation steel brake line at rear axle could chafe onleft rear shock absorber, and that front brake hoses on school buses maycontact tire, shock absorber or steering arm. Continued chafing could wearhole in hose or line at point of contact, causing loss of hydraulic brakefluid. (Correct by inspecting and re-routing steel line and adding additionalclip to hold hose.)

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 70V016000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1968 GMC E4500	2	C
1969 GMC E4500	2	C
1968 GMC E5500	2	C
1969 GMC E5500	2	C
1968 GMC E6500	2	C
1969 GMC E6500	2	C
1968 GMC S4500	1	C
1969 GMC S4500	2	D
1968 GMC S5500	3	C
1969 GMC S5500	3	C
1968 GMC S6500	3	C
1969 GMC S6500	3	C

Questions

Is the 70V016000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 70V016000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 70V016000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on March 4, 1970. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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