NHTSA Recall 00V375000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V375000; Date: Nov. 13, 2000
During a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injury an occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 GMC Diamond Edition; 2001 GMC Diamond Edition; 1998 GMC Envoy; 1999 GMC Envoy; 2000 GMC Envoy; 2001 GMC Envoy
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 13,893
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts. " these vehicles have a console cover/armrest cam latch that could release at less than the required load of the standard.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 9, 2001. 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 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: May 9, 2001
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