Recall alert: Chevy owners warned to park outside due to fire risk
General Motors (GM) is recalling over 60,000 trucks due to a fire risk while driving or parked.
The recall is for certain 2019 to 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500 HD vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In total, 62,468 of these trucks have been affected.
'An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked,' the recall notice states. 'Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.'
To remedy this issue, dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 28. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.
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