1996 CHEVROLET KODIAK Recall

Campaign:: 96V120000 on 07/07/1996
Component:: Parking brake:conventional
Manufactured:: 03/31/1996 - 05/31/1996
Affected:: 456
Defect:: The auto-apply park brake (manual or auto application) does not always apply. if the park brake does not apply, the "service park brake" warning light will illuminate.
Consequence:: The driver may not notice the warning light and exits the vehicle. the vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Correction:: Dealers will replace the parking brake solenoid valve with one having a 12 volt coil and the original valve spring.
Notes:: System: emergency park brake. vehicle description: medium duty conventional pickup trucks equipped with auto-apply parking brakes. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during july 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1996 CHEVROLET KODIAK TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: 667302
Component:: 101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:: Clutch slipping/high pedal effort (install clutch kit). *tw
Bulletin:: 666309
Component:: 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:: Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw
Bulletin:: 666307
Component:: 071000 fuel system, gasoline:storage
Summary:: Diesel engine - engine low power in cold weather (replace primary fuel filter). *tw