NHTSA Recall 11V275000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V275000; Date: May. 6, 2011
A damaged brake hose may reduce the effectiveness of the rear brakes and increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. An increased braking distance may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Chevrolet Express 1500; 2011 GMC Savana 1500
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 7,593
Recall Summary:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet express and GMC savana vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems. " some of these vehicles may have been built with a clearance condition in which the right rear brake hose may contact the tire or wheel rim. If the brake hose repeatedly contacts the tire or wheel rim, a hole could be worn in the brake hose.
How to Fix:
Dealers will secure the right rear brake hose to ensure sufficient clearance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or www. Gmownercenter. Com.
Recall Notes:
Gm's safety recall no. 11126. Owners 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: May 13, 2011
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