General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V019000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V019000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 5,734 affected units, GM/CROSS MEMBER FRACTURE/FUEL TANK PUNCTURE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, vehicles, during a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross member at its attachment to the left frame rail. if the mid-frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a sharp edge, contact of the sharp edge with the fuel tank could result in a puncture of the fuel tank and possible fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a fuel tank shield. owner notification began february 20, 2003. 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: 03V019000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-01-27T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/cross member fracture/fuel tank puncture

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 5,734

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03002

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, vehicles, during a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross member at its attachment to the left frame rail. if the mid-frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a sharp edge, contact of the sharp edge with the fuel tank could result in a puncture of the fuel tank and possible fuel leakage.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a fuel tank shield. owner notification began february 20, 2003. 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

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NHTSA ID: 03V019000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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