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1981 Gmc C10

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic brake fluid used in certain vehicles may fail to comply with the brake fluid boiling point requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 116, "motor vehicle brake fluids". braking efficiency may be reduced and vehicle stopping distance increased, especially when hard or frequent braking raises brake fluid temperature.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

suspect hydraulic brake fluid will be bled from the brake system and replaced with gm delco supreme no. 11 or an equivalent, without charge.

1977 Gmc C10

Component

Suspension:Front

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles were assembled with a standard front suspension assembly, instead of the specified heavy-duty front suspension. operation of vehicle while carrying the maximum rated load may lead to deterioration and eventual failure of front suspension components.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install the proper front suspension components without charge to owner.

1977 Gmc C10

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

the accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. as a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the driver"s foot is removed from the pedal.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. this will be performed without charge.

1976 Gmc C10

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

the accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. as a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the driver"s foot is removed from the pedal.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. this will be performed without charge.