OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

88V137000

Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Reported Aug 16, 1988 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Summary

MELTING OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES CAN OCCUR WHERE THE AIR LINES ROUTE UNDER THE LEFT HAND FRAME RAIL NEAR THE EXHAUST PIPE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICEBRAKES WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

REROUTE AIR LINE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM; REPLACE HARNESS IF HEAT DETERIORATION HAS OCCURED.

Notes

SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COWL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES WITH AIR BRAKES AND GASOLINEENGINES.

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