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1999 GMC B7 Recall - Campaign #00V236000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 GMC B7 RECALL - #00V236000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

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Vehicle 1999 GMC B7
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 5/1/1998 - 7/31/1999
Recalled on 8/25/2000
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 9/26/2000
# Affected 12,603
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequences THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER INLET HOSE AND OUTLET HOSE DESIGNED WITH A HEAT SLEEVE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TAKE-DOWN PIPE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE RIGHT-HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL FOR LEAKAGE, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES AND THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2000. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1999 GMC B7 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1999 GMC B7 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
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