Recall 06V-254: 2006 Chevrolet C7500, 2006 Chevrolet C8500 and 7 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Jul 13, 2006, covering about 1,184 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Gm recall no. 06054. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Parking Brake › Conventional › Air |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V254000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet C7500 | 2006 | All years |
| Chevrolet C8500 | 2006 | All years |
| Chevrolet Kodiak | 2006 | All years |
| Chevrolet T-Series | 2006 | All years |
| GMC T-Series | 2006 | All years |
| GMC Topkick | 2006 | All years |
| GMC Topkick 8500 | 2006 | All years |
| Isuzu FTR | 2006 | All years |
| Isuzu FXR | 2006 | 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 06V-254?
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.
How is recall 06V-254 fixed?
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.
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.