NHTSA Recall 06V311000: Service brakes, air
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,369 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Chevrolet Kodiak.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V311000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 06077 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | August 16, 2006 |
| Owner notification | September 20, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." an internal control and check valve within the air brake application valve assembly was configured improperly, preventing air from flowing through the brake system as designed. In the event of an emergency stop, the vehicle's stopping distance would be increased.
Safety risk
If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air brake application valve assembly on c-series or reroute the air brake lines on t-series free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Notes
GM recall no. 06077.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 06V311000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Kodiak | 2006 |
| Chevrolet T Series | 2006 |
| GMC T-Series | 2006 |
| GMC Topkick | 2006 |
| GMC Topkick 8500 | 2006 |
| Isuzu F Series | 2006 |
| Isuzu H Series | 2006 |
| Isuzu Hvr | 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.