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08-02-2008, 02:04 PM
U.S. NHTSA recall press release:
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2008
GMC / SAVANA 2008
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr's Report Date : JUL 28, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V340000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 151
Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GM IS RECALLING 151 MY 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE TRANSFER CASES THAT WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT PART THAT CAN CAUSE EARLY FAILURE OF A DRIVE CHAIN. IF THE CHAIN BREAKS, SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK MAY NOT KEEP THE VEHICLE STATIONARY.
Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE OR BUMPED, IT MAY ROLL AND STRIKE A PERSON, OBJECT, OR ANOTHER VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE DATE CODE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GM RECALL NO. N080244. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2008
GMC / SAVANA 2008
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr's Report Date : JUL 28, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V340000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 151
Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GM IS RECALLING 151 MY 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE TRANSFER CASES THAT WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT PART THAT CAN CAUSE EARLY FAILURE OF A DRIVE CHAIN. IF THE CHAIN BREAKS, SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK MAY NOT KEEP THE VEHICLE STATIONARY.
Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE OR BUMPED, IT MAY ROLL AND STRIKE A PERSON, OBJECT, OR ANOTHER VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE DATE CODE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif GM RECALL NO. N080244. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.