Recall 07V-190: 2007 Chevrolet C7500, 2007 Chevrolet C8500 and 10 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2007, covering about 1,896 vehicles.
The problem
On certain medium duty conventional and tilt cab trucks equipped with 7.8l diesel engines and air brakes, the air compressor may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system.
The risk
If this condition were to occur while the vehicle was stationary (Brakes applied) the air brakes would remain applied and prevent the vehicle from moving. If this condition were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the dual system air pressure gauges would register the drop in pressure. If the pressure continued to drop, the low air pressure warning buzzer and warning lamp would activate as designed, warning the driver to move the vehicle to a safety location. If the driver ignores these warnings and continues to drive the vehicle, and if there was a continued loss of pressure, the rear spring parking brakes would automatically apply, preventing the truck from being driven.
The fix
Dealers will replace the air compressor head. The recall began on may 23, 2007. 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. 07066.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 | Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Compressor |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V190000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet C7500 | 2007 | All years |
| Chevrolet C8500 | 2007 | All years |
| Chevrolet Kodiak | 2007 | All years |
| Chevrolet T-Series | 2007 | All years |
| GMC T-Series | 2007 | All years |
| GMC Topkick | 2007 | All years |
| Isuzu F Series | 2007 | All years |
| Isuzu FXR | 2007 | All years |
| Isuzu H Series | 2007 | All years |
| Isuzu HTR | 2007 | All years |
| Isuzu HVR | 2007 | All years |
| Isuzu HXR | 2007 | 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 07V-190?
On certain medium duty conventional and tilt cab trucks equipped with 7.8l diesel engines and air brakes, the air compressor may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system.
How is recall 07V-190 fixed?
Dealers will replace the air compressor head. The recall began on may 23, 2007. 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.