NHTSA Recall 06V311000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V311000; Date: Aug. 16, 2006
If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Chevrolet Kodiak; 2006 Chevrolet T-series; 2006 GMC T-series; 2006 GMC Topkick; 2006 GMC Topkick 8500; 2006 Isuzu F Series; 2006 Isuzu H Series; 2006 Isuzu HVR
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,369
Recall Summary:
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. " an internal control and check valve within the air brake application valve assembly was configured improperly, preventing air from flowing through the brake system as designed. In the event of an emergency stop, the vehicle's stopping distance would be increased.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the air brake application valve assembly on c-series or reroute the air brake lines on t-series free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 06077. 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: Sep 20, 2006
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