Make : GMC | Model : TOPKICK | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19950101 - 19950531 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96I005000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: | Date Added to Database: 19961022 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5220 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBY CAN RUPTURE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SUFFICIENT TRANSMISSION FLUID TO CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO STOP TRANSMITTING POWER TO THE REAR WHEELS AND COULD ALSO CAUSE SEVERE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES WITH PARTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. |
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Report Initiator: | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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). |