General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V435000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V435000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 395 affected units, GM/CNG FUEL LEAKAGE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Some 2wd and 4wd pickup trucks, converted to either dedicated or bi-fuel compressed natural gas (cng) fuel usage, were assembled with a throttle cable that can contact and rub through the flexible pressurized fuel line creating a pinhole leak of natural gas to the atmosphere.

Corrective Action

Dealers will secure the throttle cable to eliminate the possibility of contact with the cng fuel line. the cng fuel line, throttle cable, and cruise control cable are also to be inspected and replaced if necessary. owner notification began on december 11, 2003. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V435000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-11-03T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/cng fuel leakage

Component: Fuel System, Other

Potentially Affected Units: 395

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03053

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Some 2wd and 4wd pickup trucks, converted to either dedicated or bi-fuel compressed natural gas (cng) fuel usage, were assembled with a throttle cable that can contact and rub through the flexible pressurized fuel line creating a pinhole leak of natural gas to the atmosphere.

Consequence Summary: A strong odor of natural gas may be detected from inside the vehicle, possibly accompanied by a hissing noise. if the natural gas were accidentally ignited, serious injury could result.

Corrective Action: Dealers will secure the throttle cable to eliminate the possibility of contact with the cng fuel line. the cng fuel line, throttle cable, and cruise control cable are also to be inspected and replaced if necessary. owner notification began on december 11, 2003. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-hhba-giaa~cd9y

NHTSA ID: 03V435000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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