Recall 08V-385
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2008 Chevrolet Kodiak and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (engine, diesel).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-385
- Reported
- August 6, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 319 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
GM is recalling 319 my 2008 chevrolet kodiak and GMC topkick trucks equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
General motors is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-[removed], chevrolet at 1-[removed], GMC at 1-[removed] or or through their website at <a href=[link removed] .
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 08237.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Kodiak 2008
- GMC Topkick 2008