1998 CHEVROLET C6500 RECALL - #00V232008
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : ANTILOCK
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 CHEVROLET C6500 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1997 - 9/30/1998 |
| Recalled on |
9/26/2000 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/14/2000 |
| # Affected |
30,000 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
1998 CHEVROLET C6500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Oct 16, 2002 - 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING VIBRATION OR TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT DAMAGE / OIL SEAL LEAK ON CONVENTIONAL CAB MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT
Oct 11, 2002 - 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE RELEASE OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD / TURBOCHARGER HEAT SHIELD. *TT
Oct 25, 2001 - 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE GENERATOR UPPER MOUNTING BOLT IS BREAKING ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT
May 29, 2001 - 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDSHIELD (W/S) WASHER RESERVOIR SHOWS AN UNEXPLAINED REDUCED FLUID LEVEL AFTER VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT
Mar 24, 2001 - 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE ABS LAMP ILLUMINATING. AN ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 0281 - BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT MAY HAVE BEEN SET ON THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE WILL BE STORED IN MEMOR
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