The problem
On some vehicles, the sealing surfaces for a hydraulic brake hose on a front brake caliper were covered by paint residue. Brake fluid gradually dissolves the paint, opening a small path between the sealing surface and the gasket allowing brake fluid to leak when the brake is applied.
The risk
This can result in increased stopping distances and a possible vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will remove paint from the brake caliper, replace copper gaskets and bleed the front brakes.
Contacts
System: brakes; hydraulic; line; fittings vehicle description: medium duty truck chassis. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact isuzu service at 1-800-255-6727. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 94V085000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.