General Motors recalls 40,000 Silverado trucks over fire risk
General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks from model year 2019 onwards. This follows the discovery of a possible brake fluid leak that could lead to a fire.
Potentially 40,428 vehicles could be affected. Includes 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD models with model years from his 2019 to 2023. according to the document Posted by US safety regulators on Saturday.
Your vehicle may have a brake pressure sensor assembly that leaks brake fluid and causes a short circuit. This increases the risk of fire that can occur while the vehicle is being driven or parked.
GM advises owners of potentially affected models to park outdoors and away from structures until recall repairs are completed.Vehicles with model years prior to 2019 used a different design.
GM said it is not aware of any injuries related to the condition.
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General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks from model year 2019 onwards. This follows the discovery of a possible brake fluid leak that could lead to a fire.Potentially 40,428 vehicles could be affected. Includes 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD models with model years from his 2019 to 2023. according to the document Posted by US safety regulators on Saturday.Your vehicle may have a brake pressure sensor assembly that leaks brake fluid and causes a short circuit. This increases the risk of fire that can occur while the vehicle is being driven or parked.
GM advises owners of potentially affected models to park outdoors and away from structures until recall repairs are completed.Vehicles with model years prior to 2019 used a different design.GM said it is not aware of any injuries related to the condition.
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