{"id":141301,"date":"2021-01-04T20:16:40","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T20:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vehicle-recall.com\/chevrolet-avalanche-2003-04v129000\/"},"modified":"2021-01-04T20:16:40","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T20:16:40","slug":"chevrolet-avalanche-2003-04v129000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vehicle-recall.com\/chevrolet-avalanche-2003-04v129000\/","title":{"rendered":"Chevrolet Avalanche (2003) – 04V129000"},"content":{"rendered":"

Defect Description For Recall<\/h2>

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. <\/p>

Make Of Vehicle<\/h2>

CHEVROLET<\/p>

Model Of Vehicle<\/h2>

AVALANCHE<\/p>

Year<\/h2>

2003<\/p>

Recall Campaign Number<\/h2>

04V129000<\/p>

Component Description<\/h2>

Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments<\/p>

Effect Of Defect<\/h2>

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. <\/p>

Fix Defect<\/h2>

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. <\/p>

Vehicle Manufacturer<\/h2>

General Motors Corp.<\/p>

Start Of Manufacture<\/h2>

20020401<\/p>

End Of Manufacture<\/h2>

20030731<\/p>

Type Of Vehicle Recall<\/h2>

V<\/p>

Number Affected<\/h2>

3662211<\/p>

Date Owners Notified<\/h2>

20040918<\/p>

Initiated By<\/h2>

Odi<\/p>

Responsible Manufacturer<\/h2>

General Motors, Llc<\/p>

Date Report Received<\/h2>

20040317<\/p>

Make Campaign Number<\/h2>

4007<\/p>

Part Number<\/h2>

<\/p>

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard<\/h2>

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