NHTSA Recall 06V254000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V254000; Date: Jul. 13, 2006
The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Chevrolet C7500; 2006 Chevrolet C8500; 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak; 2006 Chevrolet T-series; 2006 GMC T-series; 2006 GMC Topkick; 2006 GMC Topkick 8500; 2006 Isuzu FTR; 2006 Isuzu FXR
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,184
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 06054. 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: Jul 31, 2006
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