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2001 GMC C SERIES(MEDIUM) Recall - Campaign #01V080000

 
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2001 GMC C SERIES(MEDIUM) RECALL - #01V080000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY C SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPCO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) CONVERSION KIT. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE COULD BACKFIRE AND FRACTURE THE PLASTIC INLET ELBOW WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

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Vehicle 2001 GMC C SERIES(MEDIUM)
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 12/1/2000 - 3/31/2001
Recalled on 3/21/2001
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 5/21/2001
# Affected 187
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY C SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPCO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) CONVERSION KIT. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE COULD BACKFIRE AND FRACTURE THE PLASTIC INLET ELBOW WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequences IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, PLASTIC FRAGMENTS FROM THE ELBOW COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WILL STOP RUNNING DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TEMPORARY INLET ELBOW THAT IS REINFORCED WITH A FIBERGLASS WRAP. THE INSTALLATION OF THIS TEMPORARY ELBOW WILL ELIMINATE THE SAFETY CONDITION. FOR THE PERMANENT REPAIR, DEALERS WILL INSTALL ALUMINUM INLET ELBOWS. A PRELIMINARY OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS MAILED TO CONSUMERS DURING MAY 2001. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 21, 2001. A SEPARATE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE MAILED WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE PERMANENT REPAIR. 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also
Technical Service Bulletins Feb 06, 2012 - 221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE

Oct 30, 2001 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CUTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN REGARDING INLET ELBOW SEPARATION. *TT

Oct 26, 2001 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN INLET ELBOW SEPARATION. ENCLOSED WITH THE 01053 BULLETIN MAILING, DEALERS WILL RECEIVE A ONE PAGE SUPPLEMENT FOR CAMPAIGN 01019. THIS SUPPLEMENT PROVIDES A CORRECTION TO THE LABOR TIME FOR

May 18, 2001 - 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO PROVIDE DEALER PERSONNEL WITH THE SAME INFORMATION THAT WAS PROVIDED IN A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER TO ALL REGISTERED OWNERS OF MEDIUM DUTY C AND B SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPCO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (





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