General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V407000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V407000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2007-2011 chevrolet silverado hd 2500/3500 trucks manufactured january 18, 2007, to june 22, 2011, and gmc sierra hd 2500/3500 trucks manufactured january 22, 2007, to june 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery Includes 9,371 affected units, Melted Fusible Link may Result in Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007-2011 chevrolet silverado hd 2500/3500 trucks manufactured january 18, 2007, to june 22, 2011, and gmc sierra hd 2500/3500 trucks manufactured january 22, 2007, to june 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 chevrolet silverado hd 2500/3500 trucks manufactured january 18, 2007, to june 22, 2011, and gmc sierra hd 2500/3500 trucks manufactured january 22, 2007, to june 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of fusible link for the auxiliary battery.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental owner manual information, free of charge. the recall began on august 29, 2014. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 14260.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V407000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2014-07-02T00:00:00
Subject: Melted fusible link may result in fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 9,371

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14260
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 chevrolet silverado hd 2500/3500 trucks manufactured january 18, 2007, to june 22, 2011, and gmc sierra hd 2500/3500 trucks manufactured january 22, 2007, to june 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of fusible link for the auxiliary battery.
Consequence Summary: If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental owner manual information, free of charge. the recall began on august 29, 2014. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 14260.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 32.95

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NHTSA ID: 14V407000
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