NHTSA Recall 00V404000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V404000; Date: Dec. 6, 2000
If a prv does not seal, exhaust fumes could enter into the passenger cab and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Chevrolet C/k Chassis Cab; 2000 Chevrolet C/k Chassis Cab; 2001 Chevrolet C/k Chassis Cab; 1999 GMC C/k Chassis Cab; 2000 GMC C/k Chassis Cab; 2001 GMC C/k Chassis Cab
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,393
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 00092. Owner notification began April 12, 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 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: Apr 12, 2001
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