Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
T-SERIES
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V311000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
If Stopping Distance Was Limited, A Vehicle Crash Could Result.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20050701
End Of Manufacture
20060430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1369
Date Owners Notified
20060920
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20060816
Make Campaign Number
6077
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121