Recall 00V-232: 1998–2001 Chevrolet B7, 1998–2001 Chevrolet C6500 and 8 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Sep 7, 2000, covering about 30,000 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (Ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
The risk
This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
Notes
Owner notification began december 14, 2000 for the b7 series school buses and on march 15, 2001, for the medium duty trucks and tractors. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1022 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Antilock |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V232008 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet B7 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Chevrolet C6500 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Chevrolet C7500 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Chevrolet F6 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Chevrolet F7 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| GMC B7 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| GMC C6500 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| GMC C7500 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| GMC F6 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| GMC F7 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-232?
Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (Ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
How is recall 00V-232 fixed?
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.