General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V655000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V655000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2016-2018 chevrolet express and gmc sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (ccm) Includes 30,448 affected units, Climate Control Module Wiring Short Cauisng Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2018 chevrolet express and gmc sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (ccm)

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2018 chevrolet express and gmc sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (ccm). if the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the ccm may overheat.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the ccm to remove the fire risk, free of charge. the recall began november 6, 2018. 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 18299.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V655000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-09-21T00:00:00
Subject: Climate control module wiring short cauisng fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 30,448

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18299
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2018 chevrolet express and gmc sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (ccm). if the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the ccm may overheat.
Consequence Summary: If the ccm overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the ccm to remove the fire risk, free of charge. the recall began november 6, 2018. 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 18299.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 79.38

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