Recall 05V287000: Parking Brake Non-Compliance

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Buick/Terraza 2005

Chevrolet/Uplander 2005

Pontiac/Montana 2005

Saturn/Relay 2005

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V287000 RECALL DATE: June 16, 2005

COMPONENT: Parking Brake

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 14600

SUMMARY:
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Passenger Car Brake Systems." To meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in Neutral (N). Some of these vehicles failed this test.

CONSEQUENCE:
When the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Unintended vehicle movement could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall is expected to begin during September 2005. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 05059. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.