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Make :
GMC
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Model :
C7
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Year :
2000
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Manufacturing Dates :
04/01/1999
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08/31/2000
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number :
00V236000
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Date Owner's
Notified:
09/26/2000
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Date Received by
ODI:
08/23/2000
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Date Added to
Databse:
08/25/2000
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Manufacturer's Involved:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Manufacturer Campaign Number:
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Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Potential Number Of Units Affected :
12603
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER INLET HOSE AND OUTLET HOSE DESIGNED WITH A HEAT SLEEVE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TAKE-DOWN PIPE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE RIGHT-HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL FOR LEAKAGE, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
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Report
Initiator:
ODI
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Vehicles
Report
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Regulation Part
Number:
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Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Number:
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