General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V267000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V267000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 276 affected units, GM/BATTERY CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain medium duty trucks equipped with the optional caterpillar diesel engine (lg5) option were built with a misrouted battery cable that could come in contact with the exhaust pipe. the conduit and the nylon cable coating could degrade to the point where the copper wire strands of the cable are exposed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the battery cable for proper routing and reroute the cable if necessary. owner notification began october 25, 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: 02V267000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2002-10-01T00:00:00
Subject: Gm/battery cable
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 276

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02040
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain medium duty trucks equipped with the optional caterpillar diesel engine (lg5) option were built with a misrouted battery cable that could come in contact with the exhaust pipe. the conduit and the nylon cable coating could degrade to the point where the copper wire strands of the cable are exposed.
Consequence Summary: If the cable strands contacted the exhaust pipe a short circuit could cause the battery cable coatings to ignite and possibly lead to an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the battery cable for proper routing and reroute the cable if necessary. owner notification began october 25, 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

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NHTSA ID: 02V267000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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