1966 GMC H5500

1966 GMC H5500 Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

1966 GMC H5500 Recall Date: 1970-01-01

1966 GMC H5500 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 68V064000

1966 GMC H5500 Recall Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1966 GMC H5500 Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

1966 GMC H5500 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 22683

1966 GMC H5500 Recall Overview:

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

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1966 GMC H5500 Recall Notes: POSSIBILITY THE MIDLAND-ROSS AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY INTERNALVALVE CAGE MAY DETERIORATE AND CRACK AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.IF A FAILURE OCCURS, THE VALVE PISTON COULD BE PUSHED OUT OF THE VALVE BODY, RESULTING IN A RAPID LOSS OF AIR AT THE APPLICATION VALVE CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION.(CORRECT BY REPLACING INTERNAL VALVE CAGE WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL.)