NHTSA recall 04V-045 (04V045000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported February 4, 2004 - about 68,875 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V045000
Also written as: 04V-045
Manufacturer number: 04004
Reported: February 4, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~68,875
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-045 when calling a dealer.

Affected 13 models

Cadillac Escalade Ext - 2003, 2004

Cadillac Escalade - 2003, 2004

Cadillac Escalade Esv - 2003, 2004

Chevrolet Avalanche - 2003, 2004

Chevrolet Express - 2003, 2004

Chevrolet Silverado - 2003, 2004

Chevrolet Suburban - 2003, 2004

Chevrolet Tahoe - 2003, 2004

GMC Savana - 2003, 2004

GMC Sierra - 2003, 2004

GMC Yukon - 2003, 2004

GMC Yukon XL - 2003, 2004

Hummer H2 - 2003, 2004

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.