Defect summary
IMPROPER SIZE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED.
Consequence
TRUCKS COULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM STOPPING DISTANCEPERMITTED BY FMVSS 105, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AVEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE REAR AXLE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WITH PROPER SIZE ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY/FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINE AND 4 SPEEDMANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V043000. Text as published by NHTSA.