General Motors has recalled more than 62,000 vehicles because of a potential brake defect that could increase the risk of fire, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.The recall impacts 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty vehicles.The NHTSA said in a statement: “The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.”Newsweek contacted General Motors for comment by email outside of regular working hours.Why It MattersThe NHTSA said that an electrical short in the brake pressure switch could “overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.”The NHTSA memo notes that the defect can trigger under-hood fires even when vehicles are parked or not running.The NHTSA has advised owners to park recalled vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until repairs are made to prevent potential fires.What To KnowThe recall affects 62,468 vehicles, according to the NHTSA. The models impacted are Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD trucks built between 2019 and 2024.General Motors notified dealers about the recall on June 12 and plans to begin mailing recall notifications to affected owners in July.This recall follows other recent large-scale recalls by General Motors, including a recall of almost 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles earlier this year.General Motors had found “the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure,” the NHTSA said.Models Impacted By The Latest Recall
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 10,097 vehicles
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 7,339 vehicles
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 6,948 vehicles
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 6,632 vehicles
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 6,424 vehicles
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 5,439 vehicles
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 5,102 vehicles
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 3,635 vehicles
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 2,248 vehicles
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 2,191 vehicles
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 2,135 vehicles
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 1,804 vehicles
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 514 vehicles
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 483 vehicles
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 415 vehicles
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 389 vehicles
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 360 vehicles
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 313 vehicles
What People Are SayingThe NHTSA said in a statement: “Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge.”What Happens NextVehicle owners should expect to receive official notifications from General Motors beginning July 28, and will be instructed on how to receive their complimentary repair.Owners can get more information by calling General Motors at 1-866-467-9700, referencing recall no. N242482680.