NHTSA recall 98V-073 (98V073000)

electrical system recall reported April 8, 1998 - about 1,590 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V073000
Also written as: 98V-073
Reported: April 8, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~1,590
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS. CHAFFING OF THE ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROL HARNESS CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL GROUNDING CONDITION. THIS WILL ILLUMINATE A WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SHUT OFF THE ABS FEATURE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS FOR CHAFFING AND PROPER ROUTING AND WILL REPAIR IF NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-073 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet B7 - 1998

GMC B7 - 1998

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