Recall 02V-183
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2001 to 2002 Chevrolet C6500 and 3 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, mounting).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-183
- Reported
- July 11, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 222 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain medium duty trucks equipped with 8.1 l engines and left hand or dual fuel tanks, some of these vehicles have a condition where the fuel filter-to-component box mounting bolts are reversed. With the bolts reversed, the threaded bolt end is oriented toward the front wall of the left hand fuel tank.
The risk
In the event of a frontal crash, the threaded end of the bolts could pierce the front wall of the fuel tank resulting in flue leakage. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and correctly install the two fuel filter mounting bolts, if necessary. Owner notification began august 8, 2002. 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].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet C6500 2001 to 2002
- Chevrolet C7500 2001 to 2002
- GMC C6500 2001 to 2002
- GMC C7500 2001 to 2002