NHTSA recall 06V-254 (06V254000)

parking brake recall reported July 13, 2006 - about 1,184 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V254000
Also written as: 06V-254
Manufacturer number: 06054
Reported: July 13, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~1,184
Component: parking brake

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-254 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Kodiak - 2006

GMC Topkick - 2006

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