NHTSA Recall 14V407000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V407000; Date: Jul. 2, 2014
If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2007 GMC Sierra 2500; 2008 GMC Sierra 2500; 2009 GMC Sierra 2500; 2010 GMC Sierra 2500; 2011 GMC Sierra 2500; 2007 GMC Sierra 3500; 2008 GMC Sierra 3500; 2009 GMC Sierra 3500; 2010 GMC Sierra 3500; 2011 GMC Sierra 3500
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 9,371
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet silverado hd 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC sierra hd 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of fusible link for the auxiliary battery.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental owner manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 14260.
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: Aug 29, 2014
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