| Make : GMC | Model : C/K CHASSIS CAB | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980601 - 20000831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V404000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010412 | Date Received by ODI: 20001206 | Date Added to Database: 20001207 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00092 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1393 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS CABS. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, EITHER OR BOTH OF THE TWO BODY PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES (PRV) MAY NOT SEAL AND COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE IF THE BODY INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT PROTECT THE PRV FROM ROAD DEBRIS. |
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Consequence:
IF A PRV DOES NOT SEAL, EXHAUST FUMES COULD ENTER INTO THE PASSENGER CAB AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THAT THE PRVS ARE PROTECTED BY THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE PRVS ARE NOT PROTECTED BY THE BODY, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW SHIELDED PRVS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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