NHTSA Recall 06V254000: Air (parking brake)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,184 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Chevrolet C7500.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V254000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 06054 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL › AIR |
| Report received | July 13, 2006 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain medium duty trucks equipped sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
Safety risk
The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Notes
GM recall no. 06054. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V254000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C7500 | 2006 |
| Chevrolet C8500 | 2006 |
| Chevrolet Kodiak | 2006 |
| Chevrolet T Series | 2006 |
| GMC T-Series | 2006 |
| GMC Topkick | 2006 |
| GMC Topkick 8500 | 2006 |
| Isuzu Ftr | 2006 |
| Isuzu Fxr | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.