General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V183000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V183000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 222 affected units, GM/FUEL FILTER MOUNTING BOLTS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain medium duty trucks equipped with 8.1 l engines and left hand or dual fuel tanks, some of these vehicles have a condition where the fuel filter-to-component box mounting bolts are reversed. with the bolts reversed, the threaded bolt end is oriented toward the front wall of the left hand fuel tank.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and correctly install the two fuel filter mounting bolts, if necessary. owner notification began august 8, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V183000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2002-07-11T00:00:00
Subject: Gm/fuel filter mounting bolts
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 222

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02026
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain medium duty trucks equipped with 8.1 l engines and left hand or dual fuel tanks, some of these vehicles have a condition where the fuel filter-to-component box mounting bolts are reversed. with the bolts reversed, the threaded bolt end is oriented toward the front wall of the left hand fuel tank.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a frontal crash, the threaded end of the bolts could pierce the front wall of the fuel tank resulting in flue leakage. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and correctly install the two fuel filter mounting bolts, if necessary. owner notification began august 8, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vhmr~hds3.rnp6
NHTSA ID: 02V183000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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