# 1998 GMC GMC TRUCK — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
> NHTSA complaint `281726` · 2001-03-10 · General Motors, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** GMC
- **Model:** GMC TRUCK
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** General Motors, LLC
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
## Narrative
BRACKET THAT HOLD BRAKE HOSE ON UPPER CONTROL ARM CORAODES INSIDE AND PINCHES OFF HOSE. THIS ALLOWES FUILD TO APPLY BRAKE BUT NOT RELEASE. AS A REPAIRER OF TRUCKS I HAVE SEEN 11 OF THESE. THIS IS ON ALL GMC & CHEVY ONE TON TRUCKS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIES WITH HYD. BRAKES. TWO DID CAUSE A FIRE, THE OTHERS STOPPED WITH VERY HOT BRAKES ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THE YEARS COVERED ARE 1980 TO PRESENT.
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