General Motors has recalled more than 62,000 vehicles due to risk that a fault in the brake pressure sensor assembly may allow fluid to leak, increasing chances of an electrical short, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.
The recall impacts Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD trucks built between 2019 and 2024.
According to the NHTSA, an electrical short in the brake pressure switch could “overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parker.”
The NHTSA memo notes that the defect can trigger under-hood fires even when vehicles are parked or not running.
Vehicle owners are advised to park recalled vehicles outdoors and away from building until are made to prevent potential fires.
General Motors notified dealers about the recall on June 12 and plans to begin mailing recall notifications to affected owners in July.
