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Safety recall · 87V043000

Service brakes: foundation components Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 1, 1987. It covers about 32 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V043000
Reported
Apr 1, 1987
Vehicles
32
Area
Brakes

The problem

Improper size rear brake assemblies were installed.

The risk

Trucks could exceed the maximum stopping distancepermitted by fmvss 105, hydraulic brake systems, creating the potential for avehicle crash.

The fix

Replace rear axle brake assemblies with proper size assemblies.

Contacts

System: rear brake assembly/fmvss 105.Vehicle description: light duty trucks with 6.2L diesel engine and 4 speedmanual transmission.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V043000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Chevrolet C1072D
1986 Chevrolet C1072D
1985 GMC C1501A
1986 GMC C1502B

Questions

Is the 87V043000 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 87V043000?

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 87V043000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 1, 1987. 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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