May 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V364000
Improperly Tightened Brake Line May Leak
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V364
Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 39
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The pressure-sensor fitting of the primary hydraulic brake line assembly may not be tightened correctly, which could result in a brake fluid leak.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the brake pressure switch, bleed the brake system, and top-off the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM’s number for this recall is N222368230.
Notes
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.
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Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Medium Duty 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles. Navistar, the manufacturer of these vehicles, has determined that the pressure-sensor fitting of the primary hydraulic brake line assembly may not be tightened to the correct torque and could leak brake fluid. A brake fluid leak could lead to extended braking distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction
Dealers will tighten the brake pressure switch to specification, bleed the brake system, and top-off the brake fluid.
Parts
| Quantity | Part Name | Part No. |
| 3 | Brake Fluid | 19353126 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N222368230
Potential Brake Fluid Leak
These questions and answers are being provided to help GM dealers respond to inquiries from involved vehicle owners about the Safety recall identified above.
Q1) Which vehicles are involved?
Certain Silverado MD 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles.
Q2) What is the issue or condition?
The pressure sensor fitting of the primary hydraulic brake line assembly may not be tightened to the correct torque and can result in a minor brake fluid leak when the brakes are applied.
Q3) What symptoms may be experienced? What warning signs may be associated with the issue or condition described?
A brake fluid leak could lead to extended braking distances, increasing the risk of a crash. If brake fluid is lost, drivers may experience soft or low brake pedal feel and a brake warning light may illuminate. Brake fluid may be present on the ground or in the engine compartment.
Q4) What is the remedy/repair?
Dealers will tighten the brake pressure switch to specification, bleed the brake system, and top-off the brake fluid.
Q5) What is the safety risk? Is the vehicle safe to drive?
A brake fluid leak could lead to extended braking distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Q6) Does the customer have to pay for this remedy/repair?
No, this inspection/repair will be done at no cost to the customer.
Q7) Is the remedy/repair available now?
Yes, please see the attached bulletin for details.
Q8) What should customers do until recall repairs can be completed? Are there any special instructions?
If special instructions are provided, they will be included in the notification letters to customers.
Q9) How can customers check to see if their vehicle is involved in this field action?
Customers who own a vehicle involved in the field action will be notified by mail by General Motors, but they may also check their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for field actions in GM Owner Center at https://my.gm.com/recalls or via NHTSA’s website at https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/.
3 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| CHEVROLET | 4500HD | 2022 |
| CHEVROLET | 5500HD | 2022 |
| CHEVROLET | 6500HD | 2022 |
8 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V364-9645.PDF 213.893KB
RCLRPT-22V364-9645
Miscellaneous Document – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N222368230 Potential Brake Fluid Leak
RMISC-22V364-7324.pdf 95.922KB
RMISC-22V364-7324
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V364-3973.pdf 645.309KB
RCAK-22V364-3973
Safety Bulletin
RCSB-22V364-1383.pdf 178.894KB
RCSB-22V364-1383
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re N222368230 – Safety Recall Potential Brake Fluid Leak
RCMN-22V364-1250
Safety Bulletin
RCSB-22V364-6991.pdf 210.411KB
RCSB-22V364-6991
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re N222368230-01 – Safety Recall Potential Brake Fluid Leak Customer Letter Added
Miscellaneous Document – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N222368230 Potential Brake Fluid Leak
RMISC-22V364-2767.pdf 95.922KB
RMISC-22V364-2767
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V364&docType=RCL
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