Recall 05V103: Brake Pedal Pushrod Retainer Missing

MAKE / MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/Suburban 2005

Chevrolet/Tahoe 2005

GMC/Yukon 2005

GMC/Yukon XL 2005

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V103000 RECALL DATE: March 17, 2005

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals and Linkages

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 707

SUMMARY:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake pedal pushrod retainer may be missing. If the retainer is missing, the brake booster pushrod could disengage from the brake pedal.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could result in a loss of brakes which could result in a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the brake pedal pushrod retainer and install one if it is missing. The manufacturer began contacting owners by telephone on March 10, 2005. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 05039. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.