NHTSA Recall 03V093000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V093000; Date: Mar. 7, 2003
If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Chevrolet Astro; 1997 Chevrolet Blazer; 1998 Chevrolet C/k Pickups; 1997 Chevrolet Suburban; 1998 Chevrolet Suburban; 1998 GMC C/k Pickup; 1997 GMC Jimmy; 1998 GMC Safari; 1997 GMC Suburban; 1998 GMC Suburban
Component: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 507,171
Recall Summary:
Certain sport utility vehicles, Mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on April 24, 2003. 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:
Gm recall no. 03006. Customers can 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 24, 2003
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