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Recall 02V-287

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1999 to 2000 Chevrolet C6500 and 4 other models: Engine and engine cooling (engine, gasoline).

At a glance

Campaign number
02V-287
Reported
November 4, 2002
Vehicles affected
2,011 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain medium duty c-series and b7 school bus chassis equipped with a 7.4 liter gas engine and an impco lpg conversion kit. Some of these vehicles may have engine backfires with sufficient force to damage the engine air intake system and the air cleaner filter element.

The risk

If the damaged air cleaner parts are dislodged from their normal position, these parts could come in contact with the hot exhaust manifold and/or hot exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve tube resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.

The fix

Dealers will install a redesigned mixer bonnet and air cleaner housing cover, selective upgrades in various connections related to the air induction system, and if needed, a new air cleaner filter. Owner notification began december 18, 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

GM recall no. 02044. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles