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DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
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SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Read Details...
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STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
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STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
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DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
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STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
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DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
PARKING BRAKE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
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DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING Read Details...
EQUIPMENT Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:REAR Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
INTERIOR LIGHTING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Read Details...
EQUIPMENT Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Read Details...
PARKING BRAKE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
CHILD SEAT:TETHER (STRAP) SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE Read Details...
CHILD SEAT:BASE (INFANT) Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
2003 CHEVROLET: TAHOE Vehicles
Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
ModelDisplacementCylindersTransmissionDriveCity MPGHighway MPG
C1500 TAHOE 2WD 4.8 8 Auto(L4) R 14 18
C1500 TAHOE 2WD 5.3 8 Auto(L4) R 11 14
C1500 TAHOE 2WD 5.3 8 Auto(L4) R 14 19
C1500 TAHOE 2WD 5.3 8 Auto(L4) R 14 18
K1500 TAHOE 4WD 4.8 8 Auto(L4) 4 14 18
K1500 TAHOE 4WD 5.3 8 Auto(L4) 4 10 13
K1500 TAHOE 4WD 5.3 8 Auto(L4) 4 14 18
K1500 TAHOE 4WD 5.3 8 Auto(L4) 4 13 17
K1500 TAHOE AWD 5.3 8 Auto(L4) 4 10 13
K1500 TAHOE AWD 5.3 8 Auto(L4) 4 14 18
K1500 TAHOE AWD 5.3 8 Auto(L4) 4 13 17


Recall Information for
2003 CHEVROLET: TAHOE Vehicles
Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentSTRUCTURE
Description of DefectCERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Consequences of DefectTHIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 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 SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
NotesCUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Description of DefectCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, ¿SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION.¿ THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH FOUR WELDS ON THE REAR DOOR UPPER HINGE. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, ONE OR TWO OF THE WELDS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION.
Consequences of DefectAS A RESULT, THE DOOR STRENGTH MAY BE DEGRADED DURING A SIDE IMPACT VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON THE LEFT REAR DOOR UPPER HINGE. IF A WELD IS FOUND OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, A BOLT WILL BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE HINGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 17, 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 CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
NotesGM RECALL NO. 03004. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Description of DefectCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
Consequences of DefectCONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED WHILE BRAKING OR PARKING. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, A FRACTURED SEAL MAY REQUIRE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE SAME VEHICLE DECELERATION RATE AS PRIOR TO THE SEAT FRACTURE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
NotesGM RECALL NO. 04004.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentWHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
Description of DefectCERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Consequences of DefectWHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective ActionFEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO REPLACEMENT NATIONAL, CARQUEST WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS OR FORD.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Recalled ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Description of DefectCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequences of DefectWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective ActionPRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Description of DefectCERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequences of DefectTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Corrective ActionHONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Recalled ComponentSEAT BELTS:REAR
Description of DefectON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER¿S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER¿S MANUAL TEXT.
Consequences of DefectA LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
NotesGM RECALL NO. 05037.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.










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