Recall 91V-032
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 Chevrolet B6 and 1 other model: Parking brake (driveline).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 91V-032
- Reported
- February 19, 1991
- Vehicles affected
- 14,044 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The parking brake drum attachment bolts may loosen and cause a driveline lockup condition when the bus is stopped or almost stopped.
The risk
Driveline lock-up could cause loss of vehicle controlwithout prior notice, and result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Remove all of the parking brake drum bolts, apply a retaining compound to new bolts, and torque the new bolts to specification.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: transmission mounted parking brakes drum.vehicle description: school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes (je3) andallison at545 automatic transmissions (mf1).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet B6 1990
- GMC B6 1990