International Motors Chevy 4500hd recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 29, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

International Motors, LLC recalls 2019–2020 International Motors Chevy 4500hd, Chevy 5500hd, Chevy 6500hd

Recall number

20V319000

Brand / firm

International Motors

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 12,200 units

Why it was recalled

If a driver is unaware that the ABS system is malfunctioning, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

General Motors is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD Medium Duty trucks. If the vehicle's body control module (BCM) loses communication with the vehicle's electronic brake control module (EBCM), the EBCM software programming may not illuminate the vehicle's ABS malfunction indicator light (MIL). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration for the body control module (BCM). The recall began June 29, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202305070.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.