NHTSA Recall 06V066000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V066000; Date: Mar. 8, 2006
If one cable fractures, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. If both cables fracture, the tailgate would drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. If anyone is sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured, they could fall and be injured. On vehicles without a bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Chevrolet Silverado; 2000 Chevrolet Silverado; 1999 GMC Sierra; 2000 GMC Sierra
Component: Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 805,368
Recall Summary:
Certain pickup trucks have galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position. Over time these cables can corrode and fracture when loads are applied to them.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables. In addition, dealers are to inspect the tailgate hinge and replace it, if necessary. The recall is expected to begin during April 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 06019. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 10, 2006
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