NHTSA Recall 02V183000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V183000; Date: Jul. 11, 2002
In the event of a frontal crash, the threaded end of the bolts could pierce the front wall of the fuel tank resulting in flue leakage. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Chevrolet C6500; 2002 Chevrolet C6500; 2001 Chevrolet C7500; 2002 Chevrolet C7500; 2001 GMC C6500; 2002 GMC C6500; 2001 GMC C7500; 2002 GMC C7500
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 222
Recall Summary:
On certain medium duty trucks equipped with 8. 1 l engines and left hand or dual fuel tanks, some of these vehicles have a condition where the fuel filter-to-component box mounting bolts are reversed. With the bolts reversed, the threaded bolt end is oriented toward the front wall of the left hand fuel tank.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and correctly install the two fuel filter mounting bolts, if necessary. Owner notification began August 8, 2002. 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, customers can 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: Aug 8, 2002
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