NHTSA recall 06V-311 (06V311000)
service brakes, air recall reported August 16, 2006 - about 1,369 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 06V311000
- Also written as
- 06V-311
- Manufacturer number
- 06077
- Reported
- August 16, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,369
- Component
- service brakes, air
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
IF STOPPING DISTANCE WAS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-311 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.