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Recall campaign79V187000

Recall 79V187000: General motors corp.

Service brakes, air › Controls › Foot control/valve
Report received
Aug 8, 1979
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
3,263vehicles
Model years
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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The involved vehicles were assembled with incorrect plumbing of the copper brake application valve supply air lines. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no 121, "air brake systems". As a result, air could leak from the rear brake system.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect and reconnect any improperly connected air lines at the brake application valve, without charge.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.