General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V066000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V066000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 805,368 affected units, TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain pickup trucks have galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position. over time these cables can corrode and fracture when loads are applied to them.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables. in addition, dealers are to inspect the tailgate hinge and replace it, if necessary. the recall is expected to begin during april 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V066000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2006-03-08T00:00:00
Subject: Tailgate support cables
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 805,368

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 06019
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain pickup trucks have galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position. over time these cables can corrode and fracture when loads are applied to them.
Consequence Summary: If one cable fractures, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. if both cables fracture, the tailgate would drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. if anyone is sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured, they could fall and be injured. on vehicles without a bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables. in addition, dealers are to inspect the tailgate hinge and replace it, if necessary. the recall is expected to begin during april 2006. owners may 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

Metadata

SID: row-xhvc-d888_wchv
NHTSA ID: 06V066000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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