NHTSA Recall 07V342000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V342000; Date: Aug. 7, 2007
If the rear brakes are still applied after release of the brake pedal, the driver may notice a substantial drag when driving and may need to depress the gas pedal further than usual to continue vehicle movement. A vehicle driven with the brakes applied can cause overheating of the brakes, resulting in increased stopping distance which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Chevrolet Express 1500; 2007 GMC Savana 1500
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 10,113
Recall Summary:
Certain vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " when the brakes are applied, the stop lamps will illuminate. When the brake pedal is released, the stop lamps are no longer illuminated but the rear brakes may still be applied. The brake may release after a few seconds or after the next firm brake pedal application.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reprogram the abs system module. The recall began on September 28, 2007. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9643.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 07177. 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 28, 2007
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