General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V037000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V037000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 107 affected units, GM/FMVSS 214/REAR DOOR UPPER HINGE WELDS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. on some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds may not be to specification.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. if a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. owner notification began february 17, 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V037000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-02-06T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/fmvss 214/rear door upper hinge welds

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 107

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03004

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. on some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds may not be to specification.

Consequence Summary: As a result, the door strength may be degraded during a side impact vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. if a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. owner notification began february 17, 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, 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-v2rn-8cpi.qwcw

NHTSA ID: 03V037000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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