NHTSA Recall # | 109903 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V701000 |
MFG Compaign # | 15757 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | IMPALA |
Model Year | 2001 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Date of notification | 19/02/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/12/98 |
End date of manufacturing | 23/06/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/10/15 |
Report created | 26/10/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1003556 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 chevrolet lumina and oldsmobile intrigue, 1997-2004 buick regal and pontiac grand prix, 2000-2004 chevrolet impala, and 1998-2004 chevrolet monte carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, and 15v-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold. |
Consequence summary | Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire. |
Corrective action | The remedy applied under recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, and 15v-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |