Recall 05V161000: Park Brake Defect

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/1500 1999-2002

Chevrolet/C/K 2500 2001-2005

Chevrolet/C/K 3500 2001-2005

GMC/C/K 1500 1999-2002

GMC/C/K 2500 2001-2005

GMC/C/K 3500 2001-2005

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V161000 RECALL DATE: April 20, 2005

COMPONENT: Parking Brake

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 142585

SUMMARY:
On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either PBR parking brake systems or TRW parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a PBR parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the TRW parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 05042. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.