NHTSA Recall 05V287000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V287000; Date: Jun. 20, 2005
When the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Unintended vehicle movement could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Buick Terraza; 2005 Chevrolet Uplander; 2005 Pontiac Montana; 2005 Saturn Relay
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 14,600
Recall Summary:
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems. ' to meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n). Some of these vehicles failed this test.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall began on November 14, 2005. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 05059. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 14, 2005
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