NHTSA Recall # | 106243 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V278000 |
MFG Compaign # | 14888 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | COLORADO |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 09/06/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/01/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/12/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/05/15 |
Report created | 12/05/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 24380 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet colorado, and gmc canyon trucks manufactured january 6, 2014, to december 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body. |
Consequence summary | If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began june 9, 2015. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14888. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |