Latest GMC TOPKICK 8500 Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/gmc/topkick_8500The latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSun, 22 Dec 2024 02:17:25 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIRCERTAIN 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.http://www.arfc.org/autos/gmc/topkick_8500/recalls/000022909000216557000000087/recall.aspxWed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500 RECALLED FOR PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIRCERTAIN 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.http://www.arfc.org/autos/gmc/topkick_8500/recalls/000022841000216557000000119/recall.aspxThu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT