NHTSA Recall 07V385000: Parking brake
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,518 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet Kodiak.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V385000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 070164 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | August 28, 2007 |
| Owner notification | October 22, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain straight towing or non-towing trucks equipped with bendix air brakes, the air brake park control valve may develop either an internal air leak or an air restriction. The park brake may not release or may release only partially.
Safety risk
If the vehicle is on an uneven surface, the park brake may not hold the vehicle and could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash. This condition does not affect normal service braking.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the external check valve on the air brake park control valve if the inspection determines the external check valve is damaged, the air brake park control valve will be replaced and may require the replacement of an internal check valve in the air brake park control valve. Remedy will be free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-862-4389 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Notes
GM recall no. 070164.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 07V385000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Kodiak | 2006, 2007 |
| GMC Topkick | 2006, 2007 |
| Isuzu F Series | 2006, 2007 |
| Isuzu H Series | 2006, 2007 |
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.