NHTSA Recall # | 42450 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V129000 |
MFG Compaign # | 04007 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVALANCHE |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
Date of notification | 18/09/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/03/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/11/03 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 17/03/04 |
Report created | 22/03/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 3662211 |
Defect summary | On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. |
Consequence summary | Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www. Mygmlink. Com, and enter your vehicle identification number. |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 04007. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |