General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V288000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V288000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 6,698 affected units, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING SYSTEM, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 2003-2005 model year 4500/5500 series chevrolet kodiak, school bus chassis, and gmc topkick vehicles; and 2003-2004 model year gmc school bus chassis vehicles equipped with an 8.1l engine and hydromax brake system. the power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. a hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify its customers and dealers will reroute the power steering hose. if the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers are to replace the hose free of charge. the recall began on july 12, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 800-630-2438 or gmc at 866-996-9463.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V288000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2005-06-16T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of steering and braking system
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 6,698

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05051
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain 2003-2005 model year 4500/5500 series chevrolet kodiak, school bus chassis, and gmc topkick vehicles; and 2003-2004 model year gmc school bus chassis vehicles equipped with an 8.1l engine and hydromax brake system. the power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. a hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur.
Consequence Summary: If there is sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear a noise from the power steering pump, the brake warning light and warning tone will activate. increased effort may be required for steering and braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify its customers and dealers will reroute the power steering hose. if the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers are to replace the hose free of charge. the recall began on july 12, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 800-630-2438 or gmc at 866-996-9463.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-skbc-xrc6.fui2
NHTSA ID: 05V288000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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