Chevrolet 3500 (2008) – 08V344000

Defect Description For Recall

Knapheide Is Recalling 108 My 2006-2008 Pro Series Truck Beds Equipped With An Icc Bumper Which Included A Provision For A Ball Hitch. There May Be An Insufficient Weld Attaching The Hitch Channel To The Supporting Structure.

Make Of Vehicle

CHEVROLET

Model Of Vehicle

3500

Year

2008

Recall Campaign Number

08V344000

Component Description

Trailer Hitches

Effect Of Defect

This Could Result In Bending Of The Hitch Channel Or The Hitch Could Be Pulled Off The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Knapheide Will Offer Two Remedies To Its Customers: (1) For Those Customers Who Do Not Use The Hitch, The Hitch Will Be Removed From The Truck Bed And Replaced With An Icc Bumper; Or (2) For Those Customers Who Need A Hitch, A Receiver Hitch Assembly Will Be Added To The Existing Hitch Assembly And All Suspect Weld Joints Will Be Re Welded. The Recall Began On August 15, 2008. Owners May Contact Knapheide At 1-877-473-5763.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Knapheide Manufacturing Company

Start Of Manufacture

20061023

End Of Manufacture

20080715

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

108

Date Owners Notified

20080815

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Knapheide Manufacturing Company

Date Report Received

20080728

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard