Safety Recall N222375270 Brake Pressure Switch Connector Fire – 2019-2023 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD

April 13, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V266000

Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire

An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V266

Manufacturer General MotorseBay logo, LLC

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 40,428

 

Summary

General MotorseBay logo. LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD Medium-Duty trucks. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause an electrical short-circuit.

 

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the master cylinder pressure sensor and inspect the wire harness, replacing it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM’s number for this recall is N222375270.

 

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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Safety Recall
N222375270 Brake Pressure Switch Connector Fire

 

Condition

General MotorseBay logo has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain 2019-2023 model year Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles. These vehicles may have a brake pressure sensor assembly that allows brake fluid to leak beyond the diaphragm seal into the pressure switch. The brake fluid may seep into the sensor’s electrical components and short the brake pressure switch and the associated fuse. If brake fluid shorts the brake pressure switch and the associated fuse, the circuit can generate excessive heat that could result in a fire, increasing the risk of injury. An underhood fire may occur when the vehicle is off and possibly unattended.

 

Correction

Dealers will replace the master cylinder pressure sensor. Dealers will also inspect the associated wire harness and replace if necessary.

 

Parts

Quantity Part Name Part No.
1Brake Pressure Wiring Switch19409480eBay logo
1Wire Harness*19407615eBay logo
1Wire Harness*19408341eBay logo
1Battery Terminal Nut*19405196eBay logo
As RequiredDOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid+NPN
As RequiredBlue Dielectric Grease**+NPN
As Required14-inch cable tie strap+NPN

** NANO2133005 or equivalent locally sourced.

+  Locally sourced non-GM material.

 

Service Procedure

1. Park vehicle on a flat surface.

2. Shift transmission to Park or Neutral and set the Parking Brake.

3. Turn vehicle to Key OFF position.

4. Install wheel chocks.

5. Unlatch and open the hood.

 

Note: Vehicles built on or before 11/30/2020 will have the Brake Pressure Switch located in position (1). Vehicles built on or after 12/01/2020 will have the Brake Pressure Switch located in position (2).

6. Locate the Brake Pressure Switch (1) or (2) depending on build date.

 

7. Locate the Brake Booster Pressure Switch Connector (1), shown above.

8. Disconnect the Harness Connector (2) from the Brake Pressure Switch (1).

 

Note: Some vehicles may have dielectric grease in the switch/connector, this should not be confused with brake fluid.

9. Inspect for presence of brake fluid at both the Brake Pressure Switch Terminals (1) and Harness Connector (2).

• If there is NO brake fluid in the switch terminals or harness connector, proceed to step 10.

• If there is brake fluid present in the switch terminals or harness connector, proceed to step 13.

 

10. Locate both 5-amp fuses (2) and remove the protective cover (1).

11. Remove the fuses (2).

12. Inspect for presence of brake fluid in both fuse connections (3).

• If brake fluid is NOT present in the fuse connectors, reinstall fuses and protective covers. Proceed to step 13.

• If brake fluid is present in either fuse connectors, it is NOT necessary to reinstall fuses and protective covers, proceed to step 13.

Caution: Ensure NO brake fluid gets into the connector end of the NEW Brake Pressure Switch. If brake fluid gets into the connector end, the NEW Brake Pressure Switch MUST be replaced.

Note: Before proceeding to the next step, you MUST have new switch in your hand.

Note: Verify that the brake fluid level is above the “ADD” line on the master cylinder.

13. Pour a few drops of NEW DOT 3 brake fluid into the NEW Brake Pressure Switch.

Caution: To prevent damage to property, utilize a back-up style wrench to prevent brake line damage. Failure to do so can result in damage to the brake line.

Caution: To prevent damage to property, ensure brake pressure switch connector is shielded from fluids, debris, and other contaminants. Failure to do so can result in damage to property.

14. Remove the existing Brake Pressure Switch and quickly install the NEW Brake Pressure Switch, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).

• If brake fluid was present in steps 9 and/or 12, proceed to step 15.

• If brake fluid was NOT present in steps 9 and/or 12, proceed to step 39.

Note: The Battery Terminal Nut is not listed as a single use component in SI, however for this procedure it is to be DISCARDED.

15. Disconnect the Negative Battery Cable and DISCARD the Battery Terminal Nut. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in SI.

 

16. Disconnect the Back-up Booster Pump Motor Jumper Wire Harness Connector (1) from the Center Chassis Harness
Connector (2).

 

17. Cut and discard the Cable Tie Strap (4) connecting the Diode (5) to the Relay Mounting Bracket (2).

18. Disconnect the Relay Connector (6).

19. If the vehicle being worked on was built on or before 11/30/2020, perform step 19A. If the vehicle being worked on
was built on or after 12/01/2020, perform step 19B.

A. Disconnect the Master Cylinder Fluid Level Sensor mounted on the Brake Fluid Reservoir, Low-Pressure Brake
Switch Connector mounted on the Master Cylinder, and the Brake Booster Flow Switch mounted on the Hydromax
Booster.

B. Disconnect the Master Cylinder Fluid Level Sensor mounted on the Brake Fluid Reservoir and Brake Booster
Flow Switch mounted on the Hydromax Booster.

 

20. Remove the Bolt (1) securing the Ground Wire (2) to the Hydromax Brake Booster (3).

21. Reposition the Ground Wire (2).

 

22. Remove the Nut and Lock Washer (2) securing the Power Wire (1) to the Booster Pump Motor Terminal (3).

23. Reposition the Wire (1).

 

Note: The wire harness routing varies based upon build date. Vehicles built on or before 11/30/2020 are shown on the left (1). Vehicles built on or after 12/01/2020 are shown on the right (2).

24. Record the Wire Harness routing and the location of Cable Tie Straps and Clipping Saddles.

25. Cut and discard Cable Tie Straps securing the Wire Harness.

26. Remove and DISCARD the Wire Harness.

Caution: To prevent damage to property, use caution while routing harness. Failure to do so can lead to damage to harness.

27. Using previously recorded routing and slipping locations, route new harness as noted in step 24, installing cable tie straps where previously located.

 

28. Position the Ring Terminal of the Power Wire (1) over the Booster Pump Motor Terminal (3).

29. Install and tighten the lock washer and nut (2) to 2 Nm (17 lb in).

Caution: To prevent damage to property, ensure even application of dielectric grease to backup pump power terminal nut and booster pump ground bolt. Failure to do so can result in damage to property.

30. Evenly apply dielectric grease to the top of the Backup Pump Power Terminal Nut (2).

 

31. Evenly apply dielectric grease to both sides of the Ground Ring Terminal Eyelet on the Ground Wire (2).

32. Position the Ground Bolt (1) through the Ring Terminal Eyelet of the Ground Wire (2) and into the Hydromax Brake Booster (3).

33. Tighten to Ground Bolt (1) to 11.5 Nm (102 lb in).

34. If the vehicle being worked on was built on or before 11/30/2020, perform step 34A. If the vehicle being worked on was built on or after 12/01/2020, perform step 34B.

A. Connect the Master Cylinder Fluid Level Sensor mounted on the Brake Fluid Reservoir, Low-Pressure Brake Switch Connector mounted on the Master Cylinder, and the Brake Booster Flow Switch mounted on the Hydromax Booster.

B. Connect the Master Cylinder Fluid Level Sensor mounted on the Brake Fluid Reservoir and the Brake Booster Flow Switch mounted on the Hydromax Booster.

 

35. Connect the relay connector (6).

 

36. Connect the Booster Pumper Motor Jumper Harness Connector (1) to the Center Chassis Harness Connector (2).

 

37. Use a cable tie strap to secure the Diode (5) to the Relay Mounting Bracket (2).

38. Using a cable tie strap, secure both fuse holders to the Brake Jumper Harness.

 

39. Route and connect the Hydraulic Brake Pressure Switch (2) to the Hydraulic Brake Pressure Switch Harness Connector (1).

Caution: To prevent damage to property, ensure brake fluid does not contact painted surfaces. Failure to do so can result in damage to property.

Note: Verify brake fluid level is filled to the “MAX” level with NEW DOT 3 brake fluid before performing brake bleeding procedure.

40. Bleed the FRONT brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in SI.

 

41. Using a cable tie strap (3) secure the Brake Booster Flow Switch Harness (2).

• If the battery was disconnected, proceed to step 42.

• If the battery was NOT disconnected, proceed to step 45.

42. Using a wire brush, electronic contact cleaner, and compressed shop air, clean the negative battery terminal components.

43. Apply BLUE dielectric grease to the Battery Terminal Stud, Negative Battery Cable Ring Terminal, and threads of the NEW Battery Stud Nut.

44. Connect the Battery Negative Cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in SI.

45. Turn the ignition switch to key ON, engine OFF position.

46. Depress the brake pedal to verify Backup Booster Pump Motor Operation.

47. Turn the ignition switch to key OFF position.

48. Close and latch the hood.

49. Remove the wheel chocks.

 

 


Chronology :

On August 9, 2022, GM opened a product investigation following a claim of a vehicle fire on a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty vehicle. As part of that investigation, GM coordinated with Navistar, the manufacturer of the subject vehicles, to review field data and warranty returned brake pressure sensors.

While a series of tests failed to duplicate the SUFS vehicle’s condition, on January 25, 2023, a warranty returned sensor and harness was identified which exhibited signs of heat damage. This part was subjected to more detailed analysis, including X-ray scans which were completed on February 13, 2023, followed by chemistry laboratory analysis which was completed on February 28, 2023. The results from these analyses revealed the presence of brake fluid past the diaphragm seal, into the brake pressure switch and through the actual wire harness into the pump’s fuse circuit. Analysis of the returned components also revealed delamination of the corrosion inhibiting sealant, which allowed slow seepage of the brake fluid past the diaphragm seal.

On March 30, 2023, Navistar reported one potentially related field incident involving a part with alleged heat damage. On April 5, 2023, Navistar provided GM a list of potentially affected vehicle VINs.

On April 6, 2023, GM’s Safety Field Action Decision Authority (SFADA) decided to conduct a safety recall. GM’s final analysis of the field data, including legal claims, identified a total of twenty-one potentially related complaints, eleven of which alleged a fire, smoke, or flame. GM was provided notice of those events between July 26, 2021, and January 25, 2023.

GM is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with this condition.

 


15 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
CHEVROLET4500HD2019-2023
CHEVROLET5500HD2019-2023
CHEVROLET6500HD2019-2023

 


16 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc – Dealer Message re Stop Delivery Order for Safety Recall N222375270 Brake Pressure Switch Connector Fire

RCMN-23V266-2754.pdf 66.351KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-23V266-6802.PDF 214.884KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-23V266-3257.pdf 645.466KB

 


Recall 573 Report – 4/14/23

RCLRPT-23V266-8748.PDF 214.882KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N222375270 Brake Pressure Switch Connector Fire

RMISC-23V266-2918.pdf 104.916KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re N222375270 – Safety Recall Brake Pressure Switch Connector Fire Application for Used Vehicle Working Capital Assistance Program (WCAP)

RCMN-23V266-8086.pdf 109.791KB

 


ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-23V266-8494.pdf 97.253KB

 


Recall 573 Report – 5/17/23

RCLRPT-23V266-5467.PDF 214.87KB

 


Recall 573 Report – 5/17/23

RCLRPT-23V266-4879.PDF 214.87KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-23V266-9179.pdf 821.533KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N222375270 Brake Pressure Switch Connector Fire

RMISC-23V266-2810.pdf 104.803KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re N222375270 – Safety Recall Brake Pressure Switch Connector Fire

RCMN-23V266-1404.pdf 180.734KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-23V266-5715.pdf 83.028KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2023-3

RCLQRT-23V266-2177.PDF 211.29KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-4

RCLQRT-23V266-6670.PDF 211.395KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2024-1

RCLQRT-23V266-7115.PDF 211.478KB

 


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