2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2000-11-16
Description
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 201, occupant protection in interior impacts. These vehicles have a console cover/armrest cam latch that could release at less than the required load of the standard.
Consequence
During a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injury an occupant.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Notes
Owner notification began may 9, 2001. 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 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).
DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 1998-09-29
Description
The daytime running lights were built with a candela value greater than 2,600, are located less than 100mm from the turn signals and hazard warning lamps, and are not deactivated when the turn signal or hazard warning lamps are activated. This does not comply with fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
This condition would make it difficult for drivers of oncoming vehicles to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new body control module and reprogram the vehicle with a new calibration that will turn the daytime running lights off when the turn signal or hazard warning flasher is activated.
Notes
Owner notification began during october 1998.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 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).