Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
C8500
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V254000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Air
Effect Of Defect
The Delayed Parking Brake Application Can Occur Without Warning, Leading To Unintended Vehicle Rollaway Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20060401
End Of Manufacture
20060630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1184
Date Owners Notified
20060731
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20060713
Make Campaign Number
6054
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121