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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V153📅 May 6, 2009

2009 Chevrolet Traverse recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

GM is recalling 15,393 my 2009 chevrolet Traverse vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." these vehicles may have a park brake cable link (connector) that is not to specification. This connector may fracture when the park brake pedal is depressed.

💥 The risk

If the transmission shift lever is in the park position, there will be no unintended vehicle movement. However, if the keys are left in the ignition, the transmission shift lever is in any position other than park, and the vehicle is parked on a sufficient slope, it could result in unintended vehicle movement. This could result in a crash without prior warning.

🔧 The fix

Dealers are to replace the park brake cable link (connector) free of charge. GM anticipates that the dealer bulletin will be sent may 5, 2009 and owner letters will be mailed in june 2009. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V153000
Manufacturer recall #
09045
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
15,393
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 6, 2009
Built
Nov 1, 2008 – Dec 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 09045.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V153 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V153?

2009 Chevrolet Traverse. 15,393 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-630-2438.