Defect Description For Recall
Certain Sport Utility Vehicles, Pickup Trucks, And Passenger Vans Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, ?Passenger Car Brake Systems.? Some Of These Vehicles Were Produced With An Out-Of-Specification Brake Hydro-Boost Housing Relief Valve Bore.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
AVALANCHE
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V045000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
Consequently, The Valve O-Ring Seal May Fracture. Steering Efforts May Be Slightly Increased While Braking Or Parking. Under Certain Driving Conditions, A Fractured Seal May Require A Slight Increase In The Applied Brake Pedal Effort To Achieve The Same Vehicle Deceleration Rate As Prior To The Seat Fracture.
Fix Defect
Dealers Are To Replace The Hydro-Boost Relief Valve. The Recall Began On June 18, 2004. Owners Should Contact Cadillac At 1-866-982-2339; Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438; GMC At 1-866-996-9463; Or Hummer At 1-866-486-6376.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20030501
End Of Manufacture
20030630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
68875
Date Owners Notified
20040618
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20040204
Make Campaign Number
4004
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
135