NHTSA Recall 02V305000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V305000; Date: Nov. 14, 2002
If this were to occur, the amber-colored abs tell-tale lamp in the instrument panel would illuminate and the abs system would be disabled. The driver would also notice a grinding noise, a decrease in the vehicle speed, and the steering will pull in the direction of the affected brake assembly. This could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Chevrolet Express; 2003 GMC Savana
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 18,409
Recall Summary:
Certain vans were built without a wheel bearing assembly retaining nut, which could lead to a possible bearing separation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the wheel bearing assembly. If the inspection reveals a missing retaining nut, the wheel bearing assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began November 13, 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: Nov 13, 2002
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