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56Nomad
08-12-2004, 09:28
Has anyone had this work done or been notified of a problem?

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

Make : CHEVROLET Model : K3500 Year : (2001) 2002
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V220000 Recall Date : JUN 26, 2001
Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 38863
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE PARTIAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
Consequence:
THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A WIRE CONNECTION IN THE UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

DmaxMaverick
08-12-2004, 10:25
I got the recall and had it done back in '01.

They only move a wire connector.

Took them longer to place the campaign sticker than do the job.

56Nomad
08-12-2004, 13:26
Colorado Kid writes:

"If your truck was built after June 26, 2001, which the vast majority of 2002s were, it was done right at the factory, and the recall doesn't apply." smile.gif

Also, for the amount of time we all spend under the
hood...... it's a no brainer to look at the level
of fluid :rolleyes: