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Recall 05V-288

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2003 to 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (fluid).

At a glance

Campaign number
05V-288
Reported
June 16, 2005
Vehicles affected
6,698 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain 2003-2005 model year 4500/5500 series chevrolet kodiak, school bus chassis, and GMC topkick vehicles; and 2003-2004 model year GMC school bus chassis vehicles equipped with an 8.1l engine and hydromax brake system. The power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. A hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur.

The risk

If there is sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear a noise from the power steering pump, the brake warning light and warning tone will activate. Increased effort may be required for steering and braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

GM will notify its customers and dealers will reroute the power steering hose. If the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers are to replace the hose free of charge. The recall began on july 12, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at [removed] or GMC at [removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

GM recall no. 05051.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