Defect Description For Recall
Certain Medium Duty Trucks Equipped With The Optional Caterpillar Diesel Engine (Lg5) Option Were Built With A Misrouted Battery Cable That Could Come In Contact With The Exhaust Pipe. The Conduit And The Nylon Cable Coating Could Degrade To The Point Where The Copper Wire Strands Of The Cable Are Exposed.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
KODIAK
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
02V267000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
If The Cable Strands Contacted The Exhaust Pipe A Short Circuit Could Cause The Battery Cable Coatings To Ignite And Possibly Lead To An Engine Compartment Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Battery Cable For Proper Routing And Reroute The Cable If Necessary. Owner Notification Began October 25, 2002. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20010801
End Of Manufacture
20020731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
276
Date Owners Notified
20021025
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20021001
Make Campaign Number
2040