1998 GMC C7500 RECALL - #98V073000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS. CHAFFING OF THE ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROL HARNESS CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL GROUNDING CONDITION. THIS WILL ILLUMINATE A WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SHUT OFF THE ABS FEATURE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 GMC C7500 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1997 - 5/31/1998 |
| Recalled on |
4/9/1998 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/24/1998 |
| # Affected |
1,590 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS. CHAFFING OF THE ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROL HARNESS CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL GROUNDING CONDITION. THIS WILL ILLUMINATE A WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SHUT OFF THE ABS FEATURE. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS FOR CHAFFING AND PROPER ROUTING AND WILL REPAIR IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 24, AND JULY 30, 1998.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 GMC C7500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
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