NHTSA Recall 01V220000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V220000; Date: Jun. 26, 2001
These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2001 GMC Sierra 2500; 2002 GMC Sierra 2500; 2001 GMC Sierra 3500; 2002 GMC Sierra 3500
Component: Interior Lighting
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 38,863
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6. 6l diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems. " these vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low. In addition, when the brake fluid is low, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirements of fmvss no. 105.
How to Fix:
Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began July 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Recall Notes:
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: Jul 9, 2001
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