NHTSA Recall # | 8678 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 99I006000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | BLAZER |
Model Year | 1993 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION C |
Date of notification | 10/12/99 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/07/24 |
Type of recall | I |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 19/07/99 |
Report created | 21/07/99 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2400000 |
Defect summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, or minivans equipped with 3-sensor abs (antilock braking system) ebc4 units. |
Consequence summary | These vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during abs stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the abs unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the abs on these surfaces. |
Recall notes | On vehicles which required the computer program to be modified, owner notification has began. For vehicles which require a new computer module, gm has scheduled owner notificatiion to begin during the last week of may 2000. A phased mailing will be required, with the last mailing scheduled to be completed by december 2000. Owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. |