Defect Description For Recall
Certain Sport Utility Vehicles, Mini Vans, And Pickup Trucks May Develop A Short Circuit In The Electric Outside ReaRVIew Mirror Switch.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
C/K PICKUP
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
03V093000
Component Description
Visibility:ReaRVIew Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
Effect Of Defect
If This Were To Happen, It Could Result In An Inoperative Switch, Heat Damage To The Driver’S Door, And/Or Ignition Of Components In The Driver’S Door And A Subsequent Vehicle Fire Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Fused Jumper Harness To The Electric Outside ReaRVIew Mirror Switch. Owner Notification Began On April 24, 2003. 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
19970501
End Of Manufacture
19980531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
507171
Date Owners Notified
20030424
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20030307
Make Campaign Number
3006