1996 Gmc Topkick Recalls

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July 8th, 1996
Recalled Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Recall Date
July 8th, 1996
Units Effected
456
NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V120000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1996
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1996
Date of Owner Notification: July 5th, 1996

Defect Summary:
THE AUTO-APPLY PARK BRAKE (MANUAL OR AUTO APPLICATION) DOES NOT ALWAYS APPLY. IF THE PARK BRAKE DOES NOT APPLY, THE "SERVICE PARK BRAKE" WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE.

Consequence Summary:
THE DRIVER MAY NOT NOTICE THE WARNING LIGHT AND EXITS THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE WITH ONE HAVING A 12 VOLT COIL AND THE ORIGINAL VALVE SPRING.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY PARK BRAKE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO-APPLY PARKING BRAKES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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