General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V287000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V287000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 14,600 affected units, PARKING BRAKE LEVER SLIP/FMVSS 135, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' to meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n). some of these vehicles failed this test.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. the recall began on november 14, 2005. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V287000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-06-20T00:00:00

Subject: Parking brake lever slip/fmvss 135

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 14,600

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05059

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' to meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n). some of these vehicles failed this test.

Consequence Summary: When the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. unintended vehicle movement could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. the recall began on november 14, 2005. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V287000

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Created At: 1742808662

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