NHTSA 24V702000Manufacturer no. N242466950
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
- Report received by NHTSA
- September 19, 2024
- Owner notification
- February 20, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 18,325 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN
Defect summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway vehicles equipped with optional GM-provided body mounts (RPO BNC). The brake line may have insufficient clearance to the body mounts, which can result in brake line damage that can lead to a brake fluid leak.
Safety risk
A brake fluid leak can result in brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake line as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 5, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242466950.
Notes in the NHTSA record
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V702000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov