NHTSA Recall # | 10132 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 99V193000 |
MFG Compaign # | 99041 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | BLAZER |
Model Year | 1993 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION C |
Date of notification | 31/05/00 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/07/24 |
Type of recall | V |
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 | 1125749 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode. |
Consequence summary | If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch. |
Recall notes | The first phase of owner notification letters began may 31, 2000,with the last mailing completed by october 2000. Owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |