Chevrolet Kodiak 5500, Kodiak 4500: Brakes

Affects Chevrolet Kodiak 5500, Kodiak 4500 · 2004 — about 254 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain vehicles are missing a retainer that holds the brake booster push rod and the brake pedal together. If the retainer is missing, the push rod and pedal could separate resulting in a loss of foundation brakes which could lead to a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealer will inspect for the presence of the brake switch retainer and install a new retainer if it is missing.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational