NHTSA Recall 14V404000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V404000; Date: Jul. 2, 2014
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Buick Rainier; 2007 Buick Rainier; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer; 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext; 2006 GMC Envoy; 2007 GMC Envoy; 2006 GMC Envoy Xl; 2006 Isuzu Ascender; 2007 Isuzu Ascender; 2005 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 SAAB 9-7x; 2007 SAAB 9-7x
Component: Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 184,611
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet trailblazer ext and GMC envoy xl; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet trailblazer, GMC envoy, Buick rainier and isuzu ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. An interim letter was mailed to owners in August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-955-9007 (SAAB), and 1-800-255-6727 (isuzu). Gm's number for this recall is 14309. Note: this recall provides a new remedy for all vehicles covered by recall 13v-248. Vehicles whose modules were modified but not replaced as part of the previous recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 3, 2014
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