GMC KODIAK 1996: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Make : GMC | Model : KODIAK | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 1996-04-01 - 1996-06-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V120000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1996-07-05 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-07-01 | Date Added to Database: 1996-07-08 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 456 | ||
Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE DRIVER MAY NOT NOTICE THE WARNING LIGHT AND EXITS THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE WITH ONE HAVING A 12 VOLT COIL AND THE ORIGINAL VALVE SPRING. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |