General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V153000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V153000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 15,393 affected units, PARK BRAKE INOPERATIVE-FRACTURE CABLE CONNECTOR, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gm is recalling 15,393 my 2009 chevrolet traverse vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." these vehicles may have a park brake cable link (connector) that is not to specification. this connector may fracture when the park brake pedal is depressed.

Corrective Action

Dealers are to replace the park brake cable link (connector) free of charge. gm anticipates that the dealer bulletin will be sent may 5, 2009 and owner letters will be mailed in june 2009. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V153000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2009-05-06T00:00:00
Subject: Park brake inoperative-fracture cable connector
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 15,393

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 09045
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Gm is recalling 15,393 my 2009 chevrolet traverse vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." these vehicles may have a park brake cable link (connector) that is not to specification. this connector may fracture when the park brake pedal is depressed.
Consequence Summary: If the transmission shift lever is in the park position, there will be no unintended vehicle movement. However, if the keys are left in the ignition, the transmission shift lever is in any position other than park, and the vehicle is parked on a sufficient slope, it could result in unintended vehicle movement. this could result in a crash without prior warning.
Corrective Action: Dealers are to replace the park brake cable link (connector) free of charge. gm anticipates that the dealer bulletin will be sent may 5, 2009 and owner letters will be mailed in june 2009. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-wh77.pax7.8i98
NHTSA ID: 09V153000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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