CHEVROLET KODIAK 1996: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V120000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | KODIAK | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-07-05 | 1996-07-01 | 1996-07-08 |
Production Dates: 1996-04-01 - 1996-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 456
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE AUTO-APPLY PARK BRAKE "MANUAL OR AUTO APPLICATION" DOES NOT ALWAYS APPLY. IF THE PARK BRAKE DOES NOT APPLY, THE "SERVICE PARK BRAKE" WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE.
THE DRIVER MAY NOT NOTICE THE WARNING LIGHT AND EXITS THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE WITH ONE HAVING A 12 VOLT COIL AND THE ORIGINAL VALVE SPRING.
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY PARK BRAKE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO-APPLY PARKING BRAKES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
