Chevrolet Kodiak 8500, T7500 +2 more: Brakes

Affects Chevrolet Kodiak 8500, T7500, T8500, Kodiak 7500 · 2006 — about 45 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 121 - Emergency Stopping Distance. 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. Correction: Dealers will replace the air brake application valve assembly on C-Series vehicles and reroute the air brake lines on T-Series vehicles.

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