Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Service brakes, hydraulic

What is wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." some of these vehicles may have been built with a clearance condition in which the right rear brake hose may contact the tire or wheel rim. If the brake hose repeatedly contacts the tire or wheel rim, a hole could be worn in the brake hose.

What could happen

A damaged brake hose may reduce the effectiveness of the rear brakes and increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. An increased braking distance may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will secure the right rear brake hose to ensure sufficient clearance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or www.gmownercenter.com.

Vehicles covered

• Chevrolet Express 1500 2011
• Gmc Savana 1500 2011

Facts

NHTSA recall number

11V275000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

General Motors LLC

Reported to NHTSA

May 6, 2011

Owners notified

May 13, 2011

Vehicles or items affected

7,593

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

Sep 1, 2010 to Mar 31, 2011

Part

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Maker's own recall number

11126

Safety standard

FMVSS 135

Notes

GM's safety recall no. 11126. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Suspension Jan 6, 2011

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.