Recall 02V-267
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2003 Chevrolet Kodiak and 1 other model: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-267
- Reported
- October 1, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 276 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain medium duty trucks equipped with the optional caterpillar diesel engine (lg5) option were built with a misrouted battery cable that could come in contact with the exhaust pipe. The conduit and the nylon cable coating could degrade to the point where the copper wire strands of the cable are exposed.
The risk
If the cable strands contacted the exhaust pipe a short circuit could cause the battery cable coatings to ignite and possibly lead to an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the battery cable for proper routing and reroute the cable if necessary. Owner notification began october 25, 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 Kodiak 2003
- GMC Topkick 2003