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Recall 05V-287

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2005 Buick Terraza and 3 other models: Parking brake.

At a glance

Campaign number
05V-287
Reported
June 20, 2005
Vehicles affected
14,600 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' to meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n). Some of these vehicles failed this test.

The risk

When the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Unintended vehicle movement could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall began on november 14, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-[removed], chevrolet at 1-[removed], pontiac at 1-[removed], or saturn at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

GM recall no. 05059. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles