Recall 78V-206: 1977–1978 Chevrolet P30, 1978 GMC P35

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 26, 1978, covering about 1,688 vehicles.

NHTSA number
78V-206
Report date
Sep 26, 1978
Vehicles affected
1,688
Owners notified
Oct 7, 1978

The problem

The involved vehicles do not have a brake fluid reservoir warning which states, "warning, clean filler cap before removing. Use only DOT 3 fluid from a sealed container". This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems".

The fix

The dealer will install the brake fluid reservoir warning plate without charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with school bus chassis.system: equipment; brake fluid reservoir warning plate.consequences of defect: if the wrong type of fluid is used in the system,partial or total loss of braking could occur and result in an accident,possibly without warning.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number78V206000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet P301977, 1978All years
GMC P351978All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 78V-206?

The involved vehicles do not have a brake fluid reservoir warning which states, "warning, clean filler cap before removing. Use only DOT 3 fluid from a sealed container". This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems".

How is recall 78V-206 fixed?

The dealer will install the brake fluid reservoir warning plate without charge to owner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.