Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Pickup Trucks And Sport Utility Vehicles, The Galvanized Steel Tailgate Support Cables That Retain The Tailgate In The Full Open (Horizontal) Position May Corrode, Weaken, And Eventually Fracture. If Both Cables Fractured, The Tailgate Would Suddenly Drop And Strike The Top Surface Of The Rear Bumper.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
AVALANCHE
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V129000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
Effect Of Defect
Anyone Sitting Or Standing On The Horizontal Surface Of The Tailgate When Both Cables Fractured Could Be Injured By Falling From The Tailgate. On Vehicles That Have Had The Bumper Removed, The Tailgate May Drop Even Lower. Additionally, If There Is Cargo On The Tailgate The Cargo May Fall Off If The Support Cables Fracture.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Cables. Interim Owner Notification Began On April 7, 20004. The Recall Began On September 24, 2004, When Replacement Parts Were Available, And Will Continue Through October 29, 2004. Owners Should Contact Cadillac At 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438 Or GMC At 1-866-996-9463, Or Visit Www.Mygmlink.Com, And Enter Your Vehicle Identification Number.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20020401
End Of Manufacture
20030731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3662211
Date Owners Notified
20040918
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20040317
Make Campaign Number
4007