NHTSA Recall 00V236000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V236000; Date: Aug. 23, 2000
This condition could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Chevrolet B7; 2000 Chevrolet B7; 1999 Chevrolet C6500; 2000 Chevrolet C6500; 1999 Chevrolet C7500; 2000 Chevrolet C7500; 1999 GMC B7; 2000 GMC B7; 1999 GMC C6500; 2000 GMC C6500; 1999 GMC C7500; 2000 GMC C7500
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 12,603
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. The transmission fluid could leak from a heat degraded transmission fluid cooler hose onto the exhaust system on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and outlet hose designed with a heat sleeve and ensure adequate clearance to the exhaust system take-down pipe. Dealers will also inspect the right-hand exhaust manifold seal for leakage, and replace if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification will be conducted in phases and the first phase began September 26, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 26, 2000
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