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ncmedic
02-10-2005, 01:57 PM
Just got this, maybe you have seen it....
ncmedic
<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 valign="top"><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>Make / Models : </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top>Model/Build Years: </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> CHEVROLET / AVALANCHE </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top>2004-2005
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> CHEVROLET / EXPRESS </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top>2004-2005
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> CHEVROLET / KODIAK </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top>2004-2005
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> CHEVROLET / SILVERADO </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top>2004-2005
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top>2004-2005
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> GMC / SAVANA </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top>2004-2005
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> GMC / SIERRA </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top>2004-2005
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> GMC / TOPKICK </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top>2004-2005
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> GMC / YUKON XL </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top>2004-2005
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> HUMMER / H2 </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top>2004-2005
</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.</TD><TD> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V043000 </TD><TD>Recall Date : FEB 04, 2005</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=3>Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=3>Potential Number Of Units Affected : 155465</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=3>Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=3>Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE PRESENCE OF THIS CRACK OR FRACTURED SURFACE COULD ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT OF THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOSS OF FLUID WOULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING AND BRAKING EFFORT AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=3>Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif DEALERS WILL TEST THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FOR FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE TWO-FUNCTION VALVE. IF THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FAILS THE TEST, DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=3>Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GM RECALL NO. 05006. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

aka108
02-10-2005, 02:37 PM
That's nice.

MrsSpoolin
02-11-2005, 12:09 AM
Already had it replaced. Cracked pump, no power brakes or steering. Luckly I wasn't driving. Hubby was at work when it happened, so he was parked when he noticed the brakes.

marcdeluca
02-11-2005, 11:27 AM
MrsSpoolin, I hate to tell you, but the recall is for the brake booster, not the pump. You may end up with a whole new system by the time it's over.

MrsSpoolin
02-11-2005, 02:12 PM
D'oh, that's what I get for not paying close attention. ;) Since they said they changed out everything, I hope they did this too.