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Recall 00V-236

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1999 to 2000 Chevrolet B7 and 5 other models: Power train (automatic transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
00V-236
Reported
August 23, 2000
Vehicles affected
12,603 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. The transmission fluid could leak from a heat degraded transmission fluid cooler hose onto the exhaust system on the passenger's side of the vehicle.

The risk

This condition could result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and outlet hose designed with a heat sleeve and ensure adequate clearance to the exhaust system take-down pipe. Dealers will also inspect the right-hand exhaust manifold seal for leakage, and replace if necessary.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification will be conducted in phases and the first phase began september 26, 2000. 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-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles