Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
04V525000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/2003 to 06/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 5225 | 01/18/2005 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/03/2004 | 11/03/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles were produced with one or both rear brake hydraulic lines that can come in contact with or be affected by heat from the left engine exhaust manifold and the left exhaust pipe. the brake fluid could reach elevated temperatures and boil. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the brake fluid boils in a rear brake line, the effectiveness of the rear brake system would be reduced which could result in a brake line leak and loss of brake fluid. if enough fluid leaks from the rear brake system so that brake pedal application can no longer build pressure to the rear brakes. the operator of the vehicle will experience limited braking which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will (1) inspect the left engine exhaust manifold clip for proper alignment and placement on the body-mounted stud. if incorrect, they will reposition the clip on the brake lines and reinstall the clip on the stud; (2) the dealer will verify that both rear brake lines have the proper clearance to the left exhaust pipe. they will reposition the lines by bending as necessary; (3) dealers will remove the machining tab from the rear differential housing. also, dealers are to inspect the brake lines for wear in these related areas and repair or replace if there is any sign of wear-through on the nylon overcoating. the recall began on january 18, 2005. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239 or chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | General motors recall no. 04086.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
040523007 | 08/01/2004 | 10011202 | Front brake squeal/squeak noise on light brake apply. *tt | 01/10/2005 | |
01894 | 01/01/2004 | 10006425 | Front brake squeal under normal braking conditions. *mr | 05/03/2004 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
3430 | 3430B | 10014858 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) lamp on with a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0820 set in the electronic brake control module (ebcm). *tt | 05/10/2005 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
04086 | 11/01/2004 | 10014002 | One or both rear brake lines can come in contact with left exhaust manifold and pipe. *eh | 04/27/2005 | |
04086 | 01/01/2005 | 10013518 | Rear brake line routing. product safety recall. *tt | 04/20/2005 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
11/06/2006 | 10500 | 50 | 07/03/2004 |
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 cadillac xlr. while driving 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own to approximately 55 mph. the contact attempted to engage the brakes, but was unsuccessful. on november 6, 2006, the contact's vehicle crashed into nine parked vehicles. all of the vehicles were damaged. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and was in the repair shop from november 6, 2006 to february 23, 2007. the contact called onstar over 50 times due to the failure. the door locks have also failed and, on one occasion, the police had to let her out of her own vehicle. the contact is disabled and the failure is causing the onstar to fail. the dealer stated that the failure is related to the electrical system. the contact is aware of the safety risk and does not drive the vehicle every day. the failure mileage was 10,500 and current mileage was 11,000. |