Chevrolet, Gmc, Isuzu 2006 Parking Brake recall
Recalled July 13, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06V254000 · Chevrolet
Hazard
THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVES AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Units
1,184 units
Description
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED SR-7 BENDIX BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVES AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Product
Chevrolet C7500 · Chevrolet C8500 · Chevrolet FTR · Chevrolet FXR · Chevrolet KODIAK · Chevrolet T-SERIES · Chevrolet TOPKICK · Chevrolet TOPKICK 8500
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC · Isuzu Motors Limited
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →