NHTSA recall 04V-123 (04V123000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported March 10, 2004 - about 2,037 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V123000
- Also written as
- 04V-123
- Manufacturer number
- 04010
- Reported
- March 10, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,037
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SWITCH RETAINER HOLDING THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TOGETHER COULD BE MISSING.
Why it is dangerous
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PUSH ROD AND PEDAL TO SEPARATE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF FOUNDATION BRAKES AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A NEW RETAINER IF MISSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GMCICT AT 1-800-862-4389.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-123 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.