2006 GMC TOPKICK RECALL - #06V311000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2006 GMC TOPKICK |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2005 - 4/30/2006 |
| Recalled on |
8/16/2006 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/20/2006 |
| # Affected |
1,369 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF STOPPING DISTANCE WAS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 06077.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. |
| See also |
2006 GMC TOPKICK Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2006 GMC TOPKICK Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2006 GMC TOPKICK Recall for STEERING
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